There are few modern orthodoxies as smug and self-congratulatory as the belief that war is never the answer. It is repeated like a secular prayer at academic conferences and political summits, on protest placards and by Twitter pundits.

The idea that diplomacy, if only conducted earnestly enough, can avert all conflict, is nothing more than wishful thinking{ai:summary}The notion that war is never a solution is a widely held belief, often expressed in academic and political circles, as well as on social media. This perspective tends to be delivered with a sense of moral superiority, reflecting a prevailing modern orthodoxy. #politics

Anthony Koch: Sometimes, war is the answer

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