I'd like to think that the best bunker buster is a diplomat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests diplomacy is more effective than military force for resolving conflicts.
- In plain terms
- Talks work better than bombs.
- What can you take from it?
- Diplomacy is preferred over military force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is diplomacy enough?
- When is force justified?
Another view
Diplomacy sometimes fails when force is required.
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