Agitation Quote by Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“It is the responsibility of all of us to remind governments of their commitments to settle disputes by peaceful means and to negotiate in good faith under the UN Charter, and to denounce war agitation particularly by the media.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1995
Calls for nations to uphold UN Charter commitments, resolve conflicts peacefully, and reject media-driven war propaganda.
In simple terms: Governments should settle disputes peacefully and reject war propaganda.
Key Takeaway
Promote diplomatic solutions and media responsibility.
Themes
peace
diplomacy
media
international law
conflict resolution
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- government policy meetings
- journalist reporting
- peace negotiations
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
UN Charter
good faith negotiations
war agitation
media ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens hold media accountable without infringing press freedom?
- What mechanisms ensure governments honor peaceful dispute commitments?
A Different Perspective
Media may be pressured to self‑censor, limiting free speech concerns.
