No, but there is no proof that it is not either. Burden of proof is on the accuser in a court of law, but such is not the case in the court of public opinion, as this article seems to cater to.
That is exactly the inference. Whether it is correct or not will remain to be seen.
I have to admit to being a bit personally slighted by his disappearance. I rather like the kid, and had worked rather closely with him on several occasions.
I personally consider him a wartime deserter as things stand, because there has been nothing from him directly to convince me otherwise. And until that happens, my thoughts will not change on the subject.
Reason = Explaination
Incentive = Motivation/Encouragement.
The second half of your sentence is exactly what I am saying - there is no INCENTIVE because neither side sees a net benefit. There are lots of "reasons" like being bored though
If being bored is a "reason" to peace out, then they should declare/offer a white peace, and be done with it. They won't, because there is no incentive to.
Reasons are not incentive. Distinct difference, man.