Arms Quote by Ban Ki-moon
“We have international standards regulating everything from t-shirts to toys to tomatoes. There are international regulations for furniture. That means there are common standards for the global trade in armchairs but not the global trade in arms.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2015
International standards cover many consumer goods, yet paradoxically, there are no global standards for arms, highlighting a regulatory gap.
In simple terms: Goods are standardized, weapons are not.
Key Takeaway
Address the arms regulation gap.
Themes
globalization
regulation
paradox
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- export of furniture
- international trade
- policy making
Key Concepts
trade standards
arms control
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are weapons excluded from standards?
- What would global arms standards achieve?
A Different Perspective
Arms regulation faces political resistance.
