Business Quote by Andrew Feinstein
““The arms trade – an intricate web of networks between the formal and shadow worlds, between government, commerce and criminality – often makes us poorer, not richer, less not more safe, and governed not in our own interests but for the benefit of a small, self-serving elite, seemingly above the law, protected by the secrecy of national security and accountable to no one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shadow World by Andrew Feinstein, 2011
The arms trade links formal and shadow networks, enriching a secretive elite while harming broader society and safety.
In simple terms: Arms trade benefits a few elite at public expense.
Demand transparency and accountability in defense.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform debate
- NGO advocacy
- journalist investigation
- academic research on militarism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly benefits from current arms policies?
- What mechanisms can expose hidden networks?
Complex geopolitics make reforms difficult to implement.