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Karl Von Clausewitz

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.

Karl Von Clausewitz

War

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War serves as a tool used by governments to achieve their political goals when other methods fail. It is an extension of diplomacy, where force replaces negotiation to influence or change political situations.

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