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Paul Cook: “I think history tells us that the perception of strength has a lot to do with the probability of conflict.”

On the recordJune 11, 2017
I think history tells us that the perception of strength has a lot to do with the probability of conflict.
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Paul Cook
California

Editor's note · Context

Cook emphasizes the importance of perceived strength in preventing conflict.

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