Ban KiMoonThe world is over-armed and peace is underfunded.
About This Quote
The world is over-armed and peace is underfunded. This quote from Gandhi is about the economics of war. Too many countries have been caught up in wars because of the lack of multinational peacekeeping forces. The United Nations has the power to enforce peace, but it does not have a budget for it.
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