Bomb Quote by Michael Shellenberger
“The nature of nuclear weapons makes it impossible to either ban the bomb or wipe out an enemy's arsenal. Nuclear deterrence was unavoidable.”
About This Quote
Nuclear weapons create a paradox where their existence deters war, yet they cannot be eliminated without risking security.
In simple terms: Nuclear deterrence is a security paradox.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternatives to deterrence.
Themes
security
deterrence
nuclear policy
paradox
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- defense planning
- international relations
- disarmament talks
Key Concepts
strategic stability
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a world exist without nuclear weapons?
- What are viable alternatives to deterrence?
A Different Perspective
Deterrence may fail if technology changes.
![“I repeat what I suggest in my book [ Strategie de la deception]. The first deterrence, nuclear deterrence, is presently being superseded by the second deterrence: a type of deterrence based on what I call 'the information bomb' associated with the new weaponry of information and communications…” quote by Paul Virilio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bde/paul-virilio-2130_bombs_i-repeat-what-i-suggest-in-my-book-strat_1916644.jpg)
