Armament Quote by Amartya Sen
![“80 percent of the export of armament in the world comes from the G8 countries. [The] United States alone exports about 50 percent of the world's armament, [for] which, of course, there has to be buyers, and the buyers are very terribly keen, very often military dictator[s] or sometimes not…” quote by Amartya Sen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc9/amartya-sen-2518_armament_80-percent-of-the-export-of-armament-in_2619495.jpg)
“80 percent of the export of armament in the world comes from the G8 countries. [The] United States alone exports about 50 percent of the world's armament, [for] which, of course, there has to be buyers, and the buyers are very terribly keen, very often military dictator[s] or sometimes not military dictator[s] but for military purposes. But the sellers are also promoting this trade. And two thirds of the arm exports go to developing countries. I'm in favor of putting a control on it, a ban on it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay (unknown)
The US and G8 dominate arms exports, often to dictators, prompting a call for bans and controls.
In simple terms: US leads arms trade, many buyers are dictators; bans needed.
Key Takeaway
Support stricter arms trade regulations.
Themes
arms trade
global power
dictatorship
ethics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy proposal
- global security debate
Key Concepts
international law
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to reduce illicit arms flow?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces political resistance.
