THOUGHT OF THE DAY

TONY STAUNTON VICE-CHAIR OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT

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carry nuclear bombs, the “air delivery system” carrying “tactical nuclear weapons.” The proposition is that nuclear weapons can be used without mutually assured destruction. It is a nonsense.

The wars in Ukraine, Sudan and Palestine have proved that the “Rules of Engagement”, even if they used to be adhered to, don’t apply anymore. Military leaders are clear that they will do whatever they want to civilian targets and use weapons of mass destruction despite any international laws, rules of warfare or moral considerations. Genocide is normalised. Attack-first is the order of the day on all sides.