This may not be a just peace, but it is more just than the continuation of war - Alija Izetbegovic quoted on BBC News
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A peace that may be imperfect is still preferable to ongoing war.
- In plain terms
- Even an unfair peace is better than war.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek resolution over continued conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a flawed peace acceptable?
- How to improve peace fairness?
Another view
Accepting an unjust peace may legitimize oppression.
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