Ukraine – The end of the War
The idea of a war without end is a common figure of speech, yet, as Fred Iklé’s renowned work states, “Every War Must End”[1]. War, as Carl von Clausewitz emphasised, is a means to achieve political objectives. For these objectives to be meaningful, they must be attainable within a finite timeframe and pursued at a cost proportional to the desired outcome. Wars may end through outright victory or defeat, with one side surrendering. Alternatively, combatants may come to the rational conclusion that, in the absence of a clear path to victory, it is better to end the conflict.… Lire la suite