Allies Quote by Anders Fogh Rasmussen
“The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a threat to both the Nato allies and Russia.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NATO Summit, 2014
The spread of nuclear and other WMDs, plus delivery methods, endangers all parties, including NATO members and Russia.
In simple terms: WMD spread threatens everyone.
Address proliferation urgently.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- defense policy
- international negotiations
- crisis management
- arms control
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can NATO and Russia cooperate on non‑proliferation?
- What incentives reduce states' desire for WMDs?
Proliferation risks can be mitigated only with collective enforcement and verification.