Historic peace talks to end the 21-year war in northern Uganda, thought to have collapsed, may yet get a second chance. The new involvement of regional countries, the African Union and especially UN special envoy Joaquim Chissano gives new hope to a process already considered the best opportunity to end the war. Yet, reviving peace talks and ensuring their success are two different challenges. Reaching a comprehensive agreement will demand fresh thinking and flexibility by all stakeholders, especially when dealing with issues of transitional justice and trust. In particular, the U.S. government, thus far publicly absent from the process, can bring critical leverage and confidence to the process by public support and engagement.