Continuation Quote by Carl von Clausewitz
“War is merely a continuation of politics,”
About This Quote
Source Book: On War by Carl von Clausewitz, 1832
War is an extension of political objectives, using force to achieve aims when diplomacy fails.
In simple terms: War continues politics with violence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize political goals before resorting to force.
Themes
politics
war
strategy
Mood
serious
analytical
strategic
Type
theoretical
historical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy formulation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Realpolitik
statecraft
conflict theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What political goals drive a conflict?
- Can diplomacy replace war?
A Different Perspective
Violence may not always achieve political aims; ethical concerns arise.
![“Rather than comparing [war] to art we could more accurately compare it to commerce, which is also a conflict of human interests and activities; and it is still closer to politics, which in turn may be considered as a kind of commerce on a larger scale.” quote by Carl von Clausewitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c35/carl-von-clausewitz-2060_activity_rather-than-comparing-war-to-art-we-coul_21236.jpg)
