We are at war, and our security as a nation depends on winning that war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- National security is framed as a military conflict requiring victory to ensure safety.
- In plain terms
- We must win this war to keep the nation safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Security depends on winning the conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does defining security as war change policy?
- What defines victory in modern conflict?
Another view
Framing complex issues as war can limit diplomatic options.
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