In the face of the menace of mass destruction, Einstein called for international cooperation and collective security:
"The present situation is characterized by an unpardonable paradox: while the nations are paying enormous sums for the equipment and the personnel of their military forces, they are still unwilling to create an International Authority which would protect the world against the menace of mass destruction." In the face of the menace of mass
The nations of the world must learn to work together to solve their common problems. They must recognize that their interests are not separate, but are bound up together. They must learn to trust each other, and to cooperate in the pursuit of peace and security." On the contrary, it is imperative that the
"The fact that the nations have not yet succeeded in finding a way to control and limit the use of atomic energy for military purposes does not mean that it is impossible to find such a way. On the contrary, it is imperative that the nations of the world agree to establish an International Authority to control the use of atomic energy." "We are compelled to face the fact that
Einstein's critique of nationalism and militarism was not limited to the realm of politics. He also emphasized the role of science and technology in perpetuating the cycle of violence:
The only way to prevent the use of atomic energy for destructive purposes is to establish an International Authority which will control the use of this energy. This Authority must have the power to inspect and control all atomic energy installations, and to prevent the production and possession of atomic bombs.
"We are compelled to face the fact that the continued development of the military technique, which is bound to lead to an intensification of the horrors of war, may some day put our whole civilization in jeopardy. The time has come for the nations to realize that the use of atomic energy for military purposes must be stopped, and that an International Authority should be established to control the use of this energy.
