Why were the Dayton peace negotiations held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio?

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The peace negotiations for the Bosnian War were held at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, specifically to limit the ability of the participants to negotiate through the media. By choosing this isolated location, organizers ensured that the parties involved would focus on the bargaining table rather than public posturing, facilitating the intense diplomatic process required to reach the Dayton Accords.1