We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.
—Lord Palmerston speech, House of Commons, 1 March 1848
In defense of imperialism and murder
As in the cold war and the earlier struggles of the 20th century, the world’s democracies do not need to apologise for being ruthless in defence of free societies.”
—Gideon Rahman, Financial Times, 27 May 2024
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