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Hostile Quote by Stephen Harper

“It was the removing of a regime that was hostile, that clearly had the intention of constructing weapons systems.” quote by Stephen Harper
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“It was the removing of a regime that was hostile, that clearly had the intention of constructing weapons systems.”

Stephen Harper

About This Quote

Source Parliamentary Record, 2008

Removing a hostile regime was necessary to prevent the development of weapons systems.

In simple terms: Eliminate hostile powers to stop weapon creation.

Key Takeaway

Support defensive interventions.

Themes

politics security regime change non‑proliferation defense

Mood

analytical serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military strategy
  • diplomacy
  • sanctions
  • peacekeeping

Key Concepts

International relations geopolitics ethics of war

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is regime change justified?
  • What are alternatives to force?
A Different Perspective

Intervention can cause civilian harm.

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