Quote by Tony Blair

The threat today is not that of the 1930s. It's not big powers going to war with each other. The ravages which fundamentalist political ideology inflicted on the 20th century are memories. The Cold war is over. Europe is at peace, if not always diplomatically.

The threat today is not that of the 1930s. It's not big powe

Summary

In this quote, the speaker argues that the threat prevailing in the present era differs significantly from that of the past. They reject the idea that the world is facing a similar situation to the 1930s, where major powers engaged in devastating wars. The speaker asserts that the dangers posed by fundamentalist political ideologies, which caused immense suffering during the 20th century, are now in the past. Additionally, they highlight that the Cold War has ended, promoting a sense of peace in Europe, albeit not always on diplomatic terms.

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By Tony Blair

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