a phrase (used in The United States foreign policy since the end of The Spanish-American War/Roosevelt Corollary) meaning :
as long as I (or my country) have a common enemy with a given person (or other country) I will take the risk that this friend (or allied country) of mine might later betray me.
as long as I (or my country) have a common enemy with a given person (or other country) I will take the risk that this friend (or allied country) of mine might later betray me.
Jason: James my man, I am doing a poli sci paper for school and am not sure what would be an appropriate epitome of the phrase my enemy's enemy is my friend.
James: The perfect epitome of this phrase would be IMHO, ask Henry Kissinger, one of the best experts of US Foreign Policy.
James: The perfect epitome of this phrase would be IMHO, ask Henry Kissinger, one of the best experts of US Foreign Policy.
by Sexydimma January 24, 2013
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A phrase which originated from the anime/manga series Vinland Saga, implying that the person stating it has nobody who they consider to be their enemy and they have nobody that they need to hurt. The phrase has gained significant traction with the release of the second season of Vinland Saga and people have started to incorporate the phrase within their lives in an attempt to better themselves.
Guy 1 - Hey, aren’t you going to punch that asshole? he’s insulted you in the worst way possible!
Guy 2 - Nah man, I have no enemies, there is nobody I need to go out of my way to hurt.
Guy 2 - Nah man, I have no enemies, there is nobody I need to go out of my way to hurt.
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Girl #2: He is most definitely a Panda Enemy now.
Girl #2: He is most definitely a Panda Enemy now.
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Enemy in the dumpsters (the woman says) *gets shot * DAMM CAMPERS.
Enemy in the dumpsters (the woman says) *gets shot * DAMM CAMPERS.
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