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“Military dictatorship is born from the power of the gun, and so it undermines the concept of the rule of law and gives birth to a culture of might, a culture of weapons, violence and intolerance.” quote by Benazir Bhutto
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“Military dictatorship is born from the power of the gun, and so it undermines the concept of the rule of law and gives birth to a culture of might, a culture of weapons, violence and intolerance.”

Benazir Bhutto

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Source Speech: International conference on democracy, 1996

Dictatorship arises when force replaces law, fostering a culture of violence and intolerance.

In simple terms: Power of guns erodes law and creates violence.

Key Takeaway

Guard against militarization of politics.

Themes

politics law violence authoritarianism

Mood

concerned urgent determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • civil society activism
  • education on civic rights

Key Concepts

rule of law military power human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies strengthen legal institutions?
  • What role does civil education play?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook economic or social drivers of authoritarianism.

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