Strategic Position Quotes

The United States is a superpower whose influence reaches across oceans and beyond borders.

Victory was long doubtful; and had the North Carolina Militia done their duty it was certain. They had the most advantageous position I ever saw, and left it without making scarcely the shadow of opposition. Their General and field Officers exerted themselves but the Men would not stand. Many threw away their Arms and fled with utmost precipitation; even before a gun was fired at them.

Who thinks seriously that if we sit on another hilltop, on another hundred meters, that this is what will make the difference for the state of Israel's basic security?

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

To be first in the Middle East is not enough. We must raise ourselves to the level of a great world power..

The fate of a Nation may sometimes depend upon the position of a fortress.

Out in space there is the ultimate position—from which total control of the earth may be exercised …. Our national goal and the goal of all free men must be to win and hold that position.

General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long fight, I withdrew to this place.

Today you are standing in a position that would please the friend and would anger the enemy and all the infidels. You will be victorious against the enemies and you are causing them to suffer.

There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.

Turkey is either going to be a bridge between Europe and the Middle East or it is going to be a ditch.

When you think about the defence of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover. You think of the Rhine. That is where our frontier lies today.

Let us never forget this: since the day of the air, the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defense of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover; you think of the Rhine. That is where our frontier lies.

Security is an underlining interest of Israel.

England in a way is lucky. It's an island, so the frontiers are given by the sea.

At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state - a country that others heed and that can stand up for itself.

Afghanistan fortunately is one of the richest countries in terms of water, mineral resources, location and human capital.

The fact that Turkey, the U.S., and Russia and other countries are really interested in Cyprus because of its strategic location... the fact that Russians launder their money there to avoid sanctions, and the fact that key U.S. and Russia players were there - all make it really important for the Russia investigation.

The U.S.-Israel alliance is a core part of our strategic position in the Middle East.

The dramatic rise of Turkey in the councils of world power was one of the main geopolitical developments of 2010.

One has to accept that India is central to this region and that none of the countries in the immediate neighbourhood … particularly relishes this fact. But India cannot change geographically and there is no way it can remove its neighbours’ apprehensions arising out of size and location.

He's sitting in the catbird seat.

American power worldwide is at its historic zenith.

The prestige of a nation is its reputation for power.

Poland should be strong and prosperous and independent and play its proper role as a great nation in the heart of Europe.