A world without nuclear weapons may be a dream but you cannot base a sure defence on dreams. Without far greater trust and confidence between East and West than exists at present, a world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She argues that disarmament dreams are unrealistic without trust and stability.
- In plain terms
- You can't rely on dreams of no nukes without trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Security needs trust, not just hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is disarmament possible now?
- Does deterrence ensure peace?
Another view
Nuclear proliferation can still occur despite trust.
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