Disarmament Quote by Ban Ki-Moon
““The world is over-armed and peace is underfunded.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2015
Excessive weaponry coexists with insufficient investment in peacebuilding, leading to instability.
In simple terms: Too many arms, not enough peace.
Key Takeaway
Balance security spending with peace initiatives.
Themes
security
peace
policy
resource allocation
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- defense budgeting
- conflict resolution
- international aid
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
geopolitics
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could redirect funds from arms to peace?
- How can societies value peace as much as security?
A Different Perspective
Peace efforts often lack political will.
