Politics Quote by Carl von Clausewitz
““War is simply the continuation of politics by other means””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On War, 1832
War is politics pursued with violent means when peaceful options fail.
In simple terms: War = politics by force.
Key Takeaway
Seek diplomatic solutions first.
Themes
politics
war
strategy
Mood
philosophical
strategic
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- international relations
- military planning
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
power dynamics
statecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- Can war ever be justified?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Violence may not achieve political goals.
![“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)
