bring (someone or something) to the peace table

To induce another person or group to negotiate or attempt to reach an agreement or solution. This phrase is typically applied to people or groups in conflict. We need to bring that country to the peace table and finally resolve this conflict. Will this war ever end? It feels like we can't do anything to bring the enemy to the peace table. A: "They were already having serious problems." B: "I know. As much as we all hope this latest issue will bring them to the peace table, it's more likely to bring them to divorce court!"