Aim Quote by Javier Perez de Cuellar
“The aim of political institutions like the United Nations is to draw the line between struggle and conflict and to make it possible for nations to stay on the right side of that line...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1992
Institutions should separate genuine struggle from destructive conflict, guiding nations toward peaceful resolution.
In simple terms: Keep peace by drawing clear lines between struggle and war.
Key Takeaway
Promote peace through clear boundaries.
Themes
peace
conflict resolution
international relations
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- policy making
- conflict mediation
- education
Key Concepts
political theory
diplomacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify when struggle becomes conflict?
- What mechanisms help maintain the line?
A Different Perspective
Complex realities may blur the line between struggle and conflict.
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