Afghanistan Quote by Leon Panetta
“Winning in Afghanistan is having a country that is stable enough to ensure that there is no safe haven for Al Qaida or for a militant Taliban that welcomes Al Qaida. That's really the measure of success for the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Afghanistan Strategy, United States Department of Defense, 2011
Success is measured by a stable country that denies safe havens to terrorist groups.
In simple terms: Stability prevents terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Promote stable governance.
Themes
security
politics
terrorism
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- foreign aid
- military planning
- diplomacy
- nation building
Key Concepts
statebuilding
counterterrorism
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain stability?
- What role does local culture play?
A Different Perspective
Stability alone may not eliminate extremist ideology.
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