What has changed, however, is the context. And changes in context can be critical; indeed, what happens away from the negotiating table almost always determines the outcome of face-to-face talks.
事实上，这一选择已经出现了好几年了，谈判也进行了好几轮。但是，变化的是环境。而环境的变化可能是关键性的；事实上，谈判桌之外所发生的形势几乎总能决定面对面谈判的结果。