The present basic philosophy is nuclear deterrence. Joseph Rotblat basicdeterrencenuclear Change image and share on social
I appeal to my fellow scientists to remember their responsibility to humanity. Joseph Rotblat appealfellowhumanity Change image and share on social
Indeed, the very first resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations - adopted unanimously - called for the elimination of nuclear weapons. Joseph Rotblat adoptassemblycall Change image and share on social
All nuclear weapon states should now recognize that this is so, and declare - in Treaty form - that they will never be the first to use nuclear weapons. This would open the way to the gradual, mutual reduction of nuclear arsenals, down to zero. Joseph Rotblat arsenaldeclareform share on social
This means that the only function of nuclear weapons, while they exist, is to deter a nuclear attack. Joseph Rotblat attackdeterexist Change image and share on social
Since the end of the Cold War two main nuclear powers have begun to make big reductions in their nuclear arsenals. Each of them is dismantling about 2,000 nuclear warheads a year. Joseph Rotblat 000arsenalbegin Change image and share on social
Several studies, and a number of public statements by senior military and political personalities, testify that - except for disputes between the present nuclear states - all military conflicts, as well as threats to peace, can be dealt with using conventional weapons. Joseph Rotblat conflictconventionaldeal share on social
The chief task was to stop the arms race before it brought utter disaster. However, after the collapse of communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, any rationale for having nuclear weapons disappeared. Joseph Rotblat armbringchief share on social
Let me remind you that nuclear disarmament is not just an ardent desire of the people, as expressed in many resolutions of the United Nations. It is a legal commitment by the five official nuclear states, entered into when they signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Joseph Rotblat ardentcommitmentdesire share on social
If the militarily most powerful - and least threatened - states need nuclear weapons for their security, how can one deny such security to countries that are truly insecure? The present nuclear policy is a recipe for proliferation. It is a policy for disaster. Joseph Rotblat countrydenydisaster share on social
