Maybe the future of Syria will not be a presidential system where one person will have all the power, so, the discussion about who should and should not rule Syria will become irrelevant. Let the Syrian people decide.
Mohammad Javad ZarifRead
If you look at the developments in the international scene over the past many years, we haven't been able to resolve many problems and many crises, because we have approached them from a zero-sum perspective. My gain has always been defined as somebody else's loss, and through that, we never resolve problems.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that a zero-sum perspective hinders conflict resolution.
In this quote, Mohammad Javad Zarif highlights that viewing international issues as one party's gain equating to another's loss leads to persistent problems and unresolved crises. This zero-sum mindset restricts cooperation and mutual benefit, suggesting that true progress can only be achieved by shifting toward more collaborative approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of global challenges.
Themes
Zero-SumCooperationConflict ResolutionInternational RelationsPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about international diplomacy, one could reference this quote to illustrate the importance of cooperation over competition.
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