EU Foreign Minister Kallas: War is like love, easy to start but hard to get out of.
At the recent European Council meeting, Kallas warned EU member states, urging them to remain restrained and avoid getting involved in the Middle East conflict easily.
Kallas is 48 years old and has been married three times. Comparing war to love is also a "talking from experience"?
She is actually conveying a very realistic warning to EU member states: do not easily "enter the field" in the Middle East situation, because once military intervention begins, the costs and subsequent risks of loss of control will far exceed initial expectations.
Using the phrase "easy to start but hard to get out of" to describe war highlights the non-linear and self-defeating nature of war. Unlike political statements or economic sanctions, once direct military involvement begins, the situation often no longer remains under one's control — it may lead to prolonged consumption, escalation of the situation, or even regional chain reactions. For Europe, which has experienced two world wars and understands the cost of the "quagmire" of war, this is a highly practical reminder.
As the EU foreign minister, she conveys a positioning of a "crisis manager" rather than a "conflict participant." That is, the EU can actively mediate diplomatically, provide humanitarian aid, and promote ceasefire, but should not easily become a party to the conflict. This position is aimed at protecting Europe's security and economic interests, as well as avoiding further weakening of EU internal unity due to involvement in external conflicts.
In summary, this statement does not deny the responsibility to the international order, but emphasizes that in this "quagmire" of the Middle East, maintaining strategic clarity and avoiding being dragged into war is the most responsible choice for European interests.
Using the angle of comparing war to love is quite original, but such an absurd statement coming from Kallas doesn't seem out of place.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860170657780748/
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