Bigger Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“Multilateral diplomacy is hard. It's slower, it's tougher, it's a bigger slog. I've learned that sometimes the things you'd most like to do something about, you really have difficulty unless the international community really mobilizes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2010
Multilateral action is slow and difficult, requiring broad global cooperation to succeed.
In simple terms: Global cooperation is tough.
Key Takeaway
Work together for change.
Themes
politics
international relations
collaboration
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- climate negotiations
- peace talks
- humanitarian aid
- trade agreements
Key Concepts
diplomacy
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates countries to cooperate?
- How can we speed up collective decisions?
A Different Perspective
National interests can stall progress.
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