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Coalitions Quote by Jeb Bush

“Sixty-five countries doing nothing is not a coalition. We need a strategy. That's the first and foremost thing that we need.” quote by Jeb Bush — Download Open image

“Sixty-five countries doing nothing is not a coalition. We need a strategy. That's the first and foremost thing that we need.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign rally, 2016

A coalition requires active participation, not just passive membership.

In simple terms: Countries must act, not just exist.

Key Takeaway

Develop concrete strategies for collaboration.

Themes

politics collaboration strategy

Mood

strategic serious

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

diplomatic negotiations
multilateral agreements
NGO initiatives

Key Concepts

international relations policy making

Questions to Reflect On

What incentives encourage participation?
How can you measure coalition effectiveness?

A Different Perspective

Consensus may be hard to achieve among diverse interests.

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