Abandon Quote by Mohamed ElBaradei
“We must abandon the unworkable notion that it is morally reprehensible for some countries to pursue weapons of mass destruction, yet morally acceptable for others to rely on them for security - and indeed to continue to refine their capacities and postulate plans for their use”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Disarmament Forum, 2005
Argues that the moral judgment of nuclear weapons should be consistent across nations, condemning double standards.
In simple terms: Nuclear weapons should be judged equally worldwide.
Key Takeaway
Advocate universal non‑proliferation standards.
Themes
ethics
security
policy
international law
non‑proliferation
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
policy
opinion
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy drafting
- public debates
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
moral consistency
global security
deterrence theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can enforce equal standards?
- How do security concerns affect moral judgments?
A Different Perspective
Political realities often prevent uniform enforcement.
