Kalau saya mengatakan tadi ada pertautan antara politic…
““Kalau saya mengatakan tadi ada pertautan antara politic, war, and diplomacy, Saudara pasti pernah mendengar bahwa war is a continuation of politic by other means. Jadi kalau politiknya tidak conclusive, atau buntu kemudian terjadilah perang. Tapi ketika perang berkecamuk dan kemudian semua mengatakan harus perang terus, kadangkala diplomasi datang sebagai penolong. Sehingga diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means dalam arti yang baik itu ialah yang to defense of our national interest. Yaitu untuk mengakhiri peperangan yang sebetulnya bukan pilihan yang tepat lagi untuk mencapai kepentingan nasional kita.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Political conflict, war, and diplomacy are interlinked; war extends politics, and diplomacy can end war to protect national interests.
In simple terms: War follows politics; diplomacy can end war for national good.
Use diplomacy to resolve conflicts before war escalates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- international crises
- peace talks
- military standoffs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diplomatic channels be strengthened when trust is low?
- When is military action justified over negotiation?
Diplomacy may be limited by power imbalances or lack of trust.