War as the most extreme political means discloses the possibility which underlies every political idea, namely, the distinction of friend and enemy. (Carl Schmitt)

War as the most extreme political means discloses the possibility which underlies every political idea, namely, the distinction of friend and enemy.

Carl Schmitt

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