Arms Quote by Joseph Rotblat
“The chief task was to stop the arms race before it brought utter disaster. However, after the collapse of communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, any rationale for having nuclear weapons disappeared.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Joseph Rotblat, 1995
The nuclear arms race was a catastrophic threat; its end made weapons unnecessary.
In simple terms: Arms race was dangerous; its end made weapons unnecessary.
Promote disarmament and peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international relations
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can societies take to prevent new arms races?
- How can we ensure lasting nuclear non‑proliferation?
Disarmament faces political resistance.