Abolish Quote by C. G. Weeramantry
“But elimination will only happen if all countries - nuclear and non-nuclear states - genuinely work towards this result. Nuclear states must abolish their arsenals, as was indicated by the unanimous opinion of the international Court of Justice, the highest international tribunal. The five nuclear states seem to expect others to refrain from obtaining bombs while at the same time maintaining their own caches of deadly weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Court of Justice opinion on nuclear disarmament, 1996
Nuclear disarmament requires all states, nuclear and non‑nuclear, to actively eliminate weapons, not just rely on others' restraint.
In simple terms: All countries must work together to eliminate nuclear weapons.
Key Takeaway
Push for genuine, mutual disarmament.
Themes
disarmament
international law
security
ethics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- UN negotiations
- bilateral treaties
- non‑proliferation conferences
- civil society advocacy
Key Concepts
nuclear deterrence
global governance
trust building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be built among nuclear powers?
- What incentives can ensure compliance?
A Different Perspective
Achieving total disarmament is politically difficult and may face security concerns.
