Israel Quote by Roger Scruton
““Enemies can be confronted only if they are first brought to earth. And that means bringing them to earth somewhere, as the Americans brought al-Qa‘eda to earth in Afghanistan. Globalization may have made it harder to defend ourselves against terrorist assaults, but we are nevertheless defending territory, the place where we are, and hunting down our enemies in the place where they are.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Terrorism, 2005
Defeating enemies requires confronting them on their own ground, but globalization complicates defense.
In simple terms: Fight foes where they are, though it's harder now.
Key Takeaway
Address threats at their source.
Themes
security
globalization
terrorism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- foreign policy
- intelligence work
Key Concepts
political strategy
geopolitics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are non‑military ways to counter terrorism?
- Can globalization be leveraged for security?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on force may ignore diplomatic solutions.
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