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What does it mean?
Bush argues peace in Iraq requires military victory.
In plain terms
Victory is necessary for peace.
What can you take from it?
Maintain resolve until goals are met.

Where it applies

  • military strategy
  • policy debates
  • crisis management

Putting it to work

  • justifying military action
  • setting policy goals
  • maintaining morale

Questions to consider

  • Does victory ensure peace?
  • What defines victory?

Another view

It assumes military victory guarantees stable peace.

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