But the nuclear powers still cling tenaciously to their weapons. Joseph Rotblat clingnuclearpower Change image and share on social
We are told that the possession of nuclear weapons - in some cases even the testing of these weapons - is essential for national security. But this argument can be made by other countries as well. Joseph Rotblat argumentcasecountry Change image and share on social
There is no direct evidence that nuclear weapons prevented a world war. Conversely, it is known that they nearly caused one. Joseph Rotblat causeconverselydirect Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
As for the assertion that nuclear weapons prevent wars, how many more wars are needed to refute this arguments? Tens of millions have died in the many wars that have taken place since 1945. Joseph Rotblat argumentassertiondie Change image and share on social