In fact, it could be voided if its existence became public.
事实上,如果被公开的话,它可能会被作废。
When a fledgling and hesitating peace process tried to work its way through this mess, one major factor (perhaps THE factor) that undermined it and voided its meaning was our establishment's endless fear and suspicion of The Other.
那时,解决这一混乱的平进程刚刚起步,正踌躇发展,但很快被破坏,变得毫无意义。这当中的一个主要原因(也许是唯一原因)在于我们的当权派对于“他人”永无休止的恐惧怀疑。