It would be, in fact, very ominous if Iraq were to be able to get weapon-usable material, hydro-plutonium or highly enriched uranium from abroad.
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Countries that perceive themselves to be vulnerable can be expected to try to redress that vulnerability - and in some cases, they will pursue clandestine weapons programs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Countries feeling vulnerable may resort to secretive measures to enhance their security, including weapons development.
This quote by Mohamed Elbaradei highlights the psychological impact of perceived vulnerability on nations. When countries believe they are at risk, they may take extreme measures to secure themselves, sometimes leading to clandestine activities such as the development of weapons programs, which can further destabilize global peace and security.
Themes
VulnerabilityWeaponsSecurityNationsPsychology
In practice
Example use cases
During a conference on international relations, this quote can be used to discuss the strategies nations adopt in response to perceived threats.
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