About Quote by Mohamed ElBaradei
“I worry about a democracy having nuclear weapons as much as a dictatorship having nuclear weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, Mohamed ElBaradei, 2005
Both democratic and authoritarian regimes pose nuclear risks; the system, not the government type, matters.
In simple terms: Nuclear risk exists in any regime.
Key Takeaway
Focus on nuclear control, not politics.
Themes
security
politics
nuclear weapons
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international treaties
- public education
Key Concepts
deterrence
global governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent misuse in any government?
- How can civil society influence nuclear policy?
A Different Perspective
Democracies may still misuse nuclear power.
