Conflict Quote by Gijs de Vries
“In situations of military conflict, civil strife, lawlessness, bad governance, and human rights violations, terrorists find it easier to hide, train and prepare their attacks.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Security Council, 2005
Conflict zones create conditions where extremist groups can operate with less detection and more resources.
In simple terms: War makes terrorism easier to plan and execute.
Address governance and law enforcement in conflict areas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- peacekeeping missions
- humanitarian aid
- policy reform
- community resilience
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can civil society be empowered in war zones?
- What policies reduce terrorist safe havens?
Even in conflict, local populations may resist extremist influence.