Arsenal Quote by Douglas Roche
“Extending social and economic development throughout the world and eliminating nuclear weapons from military arsenals are two fundamental prerequisites to replacing the culture of war with a culture of peace, and building true security for all the world's people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations Forum on Disarmament, 2015
Peace and development require both global economic growth and the removal of nuclear weapons to replace war culture with security for everyone.
In simple terms: Peace needs development and disarmament.
Key Takeaway
Promote development while eliminating nukes.
Themes
peace
development
security
disarmament
global cooperation
Mood
hopeful
determined
serious
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- international treaties
- education programs
- community building
Key Concepts
nuclear deterrence
economic inequality
human security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economic policies support disarmament?
- What obstacles exist to global nuclear elimination?
A Different Perspective
Nuclear disarmament alone may not resolve underlying political conflicts.
