Japan and Germany should be the peacekeepers of the world. They should be parachuted in whenever something breaks out. Parachute Germans and Japanese in. They go, 'Look, we've done this before, we've done the killing. Hello? Take it from us. Just chill, chill out!' And then they organise peace really efficiently: 'Peace, peace, peace - peace is organized!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests nations with past violent histories could lead peace efforts based on experience.
- In plain terms
- Countries that fought before should lead peacekeeping now.
- What can you take from it?
- Past conflict experience might aid in preventing future wars.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can history teach peace?
- Who should lead peace efforts?
Another view
The suggestion overlooks current political complexities.
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