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“There's a long record here of being wrong. There's a good reason for it. There are probably multiple reasons. Certainly proliferation is a hard thing to track, particularly in countries that deny easy and free access and don't have free and open societies.” quote by David Kay
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“There's a long record here of being wrong. There's a good reason for it. There are probably multiple reasons. Certainly proliferation is a hard thing to track, particularly in countries that deny easy and free access and don't have free and open societies.”

David Kay

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Tracking proliferation is difficult, especially where information is restricted and societies lack openness, leading to many errors and complex causes.

In simple terms: Proliferation tracking is hard in closed societies.

Key Takeaway

Improve transparency and data sharing.

Themes

security policy information geopolitics

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

policy informative

When to use this quote

  • government
  • NGOs
  • research institutions

Key Concepts

risk assessment data analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we verify data in restricted regimes?
  • What incentives encourage openness?
A Different Perspective

Open societies may still face misinformation.

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