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What does it mean?
Hitchens emphasizes that the state of being at war is the defining reality.
In plain terms
Being at war is the most important thing.
What can you take from it?
The condition of war defines the current reality.

Where it applies

  • war commentary
  • political analysis
  • media

Putting it to work

  • focusing on war realities
  • critiquing peace talks

Questions to consider

  • What defines our current global reality?

Another view

Peace and diplomacy are also crucial aspects of international relations.

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