No alternative to disarmament

Until the issues of poverty, inequality and discrimination are addressed, armament will not stop.

One of the cardinal goals of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security. To this end, achieving disarmament is crucial. Despite the existence of the universal body, its organs, legal instruments and all other efforts, armament continues unabated. Why have we failed to achieve the goal of disarmament? And what can be done to achieve the desired results?