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What does it mean?
The speaker warns that despite victory, the country remains isolated and must stay vigilant.
In plain terms
Winning a war does not mean the country is safe alone.
What can you take from it?
Stay alert after victory.

Where it applies

  • military strategy
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • maintaining readiness

Questions to consider

  • Why remain isolated after victory?

Another view

Fosters fear for control.

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