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Anti war Quote by John F. Kennedy

“[War] can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.” quote by John F. Kennedy
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“[War] can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.”

John F. Kennedy

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1961

Great powers should not be the sole focus of war concerns; global responsibility is shared.

In simple terms: War concerns belong to all nations.

Key Takeaway

Promote collective security.

Themes

politics war global responsibility power dynamics peace

Mood

serious urgent

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • policy making
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

international relations shared security

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can smaller nations influence peace?
  • What shared actions reduce war risk?
A Different Perspective

Powerful nations may dominate agendas.

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