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Cybersecurity Quote by Joseph Rotblat

“If the militarily most powerful and least threatened states need nuclear weapons for their security, how can one deny such security to countries that are truly insecure? The present nuclear policy is a recipe for proliferation. It is a policy for disaster.” quote by Joseph Rotblat
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“If the militarily most powerful and least threatened states need nuclear weapons for their security, how can one deny such security to countries that are truly insecure? The present nuclear policy is a recipe for proliferation. It is a policy for disaster.”

Joseph Rotblat

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, 1995

Nuclear weapons are justified only for truly insecure nations; extending them to secure states fuels proliferation and disaster.

In simple terms: Only insecure nations need nukes; giving them to secure states spreads risk.

Key Takeaway

Question nuclear policies to prevent proliferation.

Themes

security proliferation ethics policy risk

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • international treaties
  • defense planning
  • non‑proliferation initiatives

Key Concepts

deterrence mutual assured destruction global stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can global security be maintained without nuclear arms?
  • What alternatives exist for deterrence?
A Different Perspective

Policy may be ignored by powerful states seeking advantage.

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