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.””
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.
Seek balanced security to enable arms reduction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- military budgeting
- confidence‑building measures
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can trust be built without equal forces?
- What alternatives exist to parity?
Political realities often prevent true equality, stalling disarmament.