Action Quote by Rahm Emanuel
“The Afghan - obviously the parties will decide which course of action. The most important there, get a government that is seen as legitimate to the people and has the credibility to be a partner in the effort to secure Afghanistan so it's not a haven for al Qaeda or other type of terrorists or international terrorist organizations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Afghanistan Policy, 2015
Legitimacy and credibility of a government are essential to prevent a country becoming a terrorist haven.
In simple terms: A trusted government stops terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Support building legitimate governance.
Themes
politics
security
legitimacy
terrorism
governance
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy planning
- international aid
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
statecraft
counterterrorism
nationbuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legitimacy be measured?
- What role does economic aid play?
A Different Perspective
Legitimacy alone may not guarantee stability without economic development.
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