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Clausewitz’s Trinities
/ˈklɔːzəvɪts ˈtrɪnɪtiz/
Key Insights
The Prussian general and military strategist Carl von Clausewitz described war as a trinity of passion, chance, and reason. Passion resembles intrinsic hatred and is often associated with the population. Reason is likely attributed to the government. Clausewitz affiliated chance with the military.
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Mathis, P. (2023). Clausewitz’s Trinities. EPIS Insight · Peacekeeping & Conflict Prevention.