Aggression Quote by Oscar Arias
“We are calling on countries that supply weapons to comply with certain restrictions: not to sell weapons to human rights abusers, not to sell them to governments or groups carrying out aggression against states, not to make weapons sales that could disrupt security or development in the receiving region. These are in many ways common sense principles, but sadly, there seems to be very little common sense in the international arms trade.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1996
Calls for arms‑export restrictions to prevent weapons reaching human‑rights abusers and aggressors.
In simple terms: Limit weapon sales to avoid fueling oppression.
Key Takeaway
Support responsible arms trade policies.
Themes
peace
human rights
responsible trade
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- policy drafting
- NGO advocacy
- international law
Key Concepts
non‑proliferation
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could improve compliance?
- How can civil society monitor illegal arms flows?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement mechanisms are weak; compliance varies.
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