Disarmament Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““Military is legal terrorism.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: “On the Nature of Conflict,” 2020
He equates military actions with terrorism, suggesting state violence mirrors extremist tactics.
In simple terms: War is a form of terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Question the morality of state violence.
Themes
war
terrorism
politics
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- International policy debates
- military interventions
- human rights activism
- peace movements
Key Concepts
Just war theory
state power
ethical paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria distinguish legitimate defense?
- How does this view affect public perception of war?
A Different Perspective
Not all military actions are comparable to terrorism.
