Adequate Quote by Lester B. Pearson
“Every state has not only the right but the duty to make adequate provision for its own defense in the way it thinks best, providing it does not do so at the expense of any other state.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1955
A state must secure its own defense in a manner it deems appropriate, provided it does not harm other nations.
In simple terms: Nations should protect themselves without threatening others.
Key Takeaway
Balance self‑defence with global responsibility.
Themes
security
sovereignty
international law
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- national security planning
- diplomatic negotiations
- military budgeting
Key Concepts
defense policy
ethical limits
state responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a country defend itself responsibly?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of this duty?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with collective security arrangements.
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