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“Since the end of the Cold War two main nuclear powers have begun to make big reductions in their nuclear arsenals. Each of them is dismantling about 2,000 nuclear warheads a year.” quote by Joseph Rotblat
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“Since the end of the Cold War two main nuclear powers have begun to make big reductions in their nuclear arsenals. Each of them is dismantling about 2,000 nuclear warheads a year.”

Joseph Rotblat

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Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, 1995

Post‑Cold War nuclear reductions show that cooperation can achieve massive disarmament, though challenges remain.

In simple terms: Nuclear arms can be reduced together.

Key Takeaway

Support international disarmament.

Themes

peace security cooperation

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy negotiations
  • diplomacy
  • arms control treaties
  • public advocacy

Key Concepts

global governance non‑proliferation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can nations build trust?
  • What incentives promote disarmament?
A Different Perspective

Political tensions can stall progress.

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