Believe Quote by Henry A. Kissinger
“If you mean by "military victory" an Iraqi government that can be established and whose writ runs across the whole country, that gets the civil war under control and sectarian violence under control in a time period that the political processes of the democracies will support, I don't believe that is possible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2003, UN Panel on Iraq
He doubts a stable Iraqi government can be built quickly enough to end civil war and sectarian violence.
In simple terms: Skeptical of rapid political solutions.
Key Takeaway
Expect long‑term effort.
Themes
politics
conflict
nation‑building
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy planning
- peacekeeping
Key Concepts
realism
statecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- What conditions enable lasting peace?
- How long should reforms take?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may overlook deep divisions.
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