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Disarmament Quote by James L. Stokesbury

“This meant there could be no German rearmament; that meant there could be no equality of arms, and that in turn, by the convoluted logic of politics, meant there could be no disarmament.” quote by James L. Stokesbury
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““This meant there could be no German rearmament; that meant there could be no equality of arms, and that in turn, by the convoluted logic of politics, meant there could be no disarmament.””

James L. Stokesbury

About This Quote

Source Book: The Cold War: A History in Documents and Eyewitness Accounts, 1995

Disarmament requires parity; without equal arms, nations cannot trust each other enough to disarm.

In simple terms: Equality of arms is needed for disarmament.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced security to enable arms reduction.

Themes

security politics disarmament

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

theoretical political

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • military budgeting
  • confidence‑building measures

Key Concepts

deterrence balance of power

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can trust be built without equal forces?
  • What alternatives exist to parity?
A Different Perspective

Political realities often prevent true equality, stalling disarmament.

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