France has no friends, only interests!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claiming national relations are based on interests not friendship.
- In plain terms
- States act on interests not friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize interests over alliances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is friendship irrelevant in politics?
- What guides nations?
Another view
It ignores shared values and trust.
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