When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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One of the things the United States does well is building coalitions. What the U.S. knows is that if you don't have a coalition with you, you will have a coalition against you. I don't want to see China and Russia on the side of Iran more strongly than they are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of alliances and coalitions in global diplomacy.
Shimon Peres highlights the strategic necessity of building coalitions in international relations, indicating that a lack of allies can lead to opposing forces banding together. He expresses concern over the possibility of rival nations like China and Russia becoming more aligned with adversarial states, stressing that a united front is crucial for maintaining influence and security.
Themes
CoalitionDiplomacyAllianceInternational RelationsStrategy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the importance of alliances in global politics.
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