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Stop the Bombing of Syria Protest.
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 10:07
STOP THE BOMBING OF SYRIA. NO TO WAR - YES TO DEMOCRACY PROTEST.
Friday 20th April - 5:30pm - Buchanan Street steps (229-235 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2NG).
This protest was called by Glasgow Stop the War Coalition and Scottish CND.
Attend on the Facebook event for further updates.
Theresa May's cynicism is so deep it is hard for us to comprehend. There was quite simply no possible good outcome from this bombing in the Middle East, even from our rulers' warped perspective. People will have surely died, the war will be prolonged, it will have done nothing to control chemical weapons and tensions with Iran and Russia will have risen. International law is unambiguous that these strikes were illegal too.
But no matter, Trump has been obeyed and May thinks she looks tough on the world stage. Not really though. It is too obvious she is frightened of Parliament, which is reconvening on Monday and that she is taking orders from Washington. It is also clear that the US's position in the world is weakening.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY 20TH APRIL IN PROTEST.
Government Ducking Questions On MPs\' Trident Vote
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 June 2006 14:34
Nuclear Consultation "Misleading"
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 October 2008 14:33
Commission on US strategic posture
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 December 2008 14:36
The interim report from a new commission into US nuclear weapons policy, chaired by former Defence Secretary William Perry, was published on 15 December Overall the report is mixed and cautious. It reaffirms the importance of Russia in determining the size of US nuclear forces, although it states that there is no nuclear threat from Russia or China. It advocates bilateral negotiations with Russia. Ratification of the CTBT could be considered if there were assurances from the nuclear laboratories. Nuclear terrorism is seen as a growing threat, particularly if the dangers of proliferation are not tackled.
A paper was sent to the Commission on the relationship between US and British nuclear weapons programmes.US Empire or Multi-Polar World
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- Published on Monday, 02 February 2009 14:28
“We’re an empire now and
when we act, we create our own
reality and while you’re studying
that reality – judiciously, as
you will – we’ll act again, creating
other new realities, which
you will study too, and that’s
how things will sort out,” said a
cheer leader for the Project for
a New American Century.
Scottish CND Annual Conference 17 Nov
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 13:43
Dr Rebecca Johnson will speak on "New international Game-changers to Ban Nuclear Weapons: Scotland's Role and Responsibility" at Scottish CND's annual conference from 10 am on Saturday 17th November 2012 in the STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. There will also be a debate on the approach that Scottish CND should adopt during the independence referendum. Papers
MOD simulates Trident convoy crash at Raith Interchange
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 17:49
Declassified reports show that the Ministry of Defence and emergency services would have major problems responding to an accident involving the transport of nuclear weapons across Scotland. Exercise Senator took place in 2011. It was held in Prestwick, but simulated an accident at the Raith Interchange on the M74 in Lanarkshire.What about North Korea?
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- Published on Friday, 07 July 2017 13:47
This is a frequent response to opening a discussion about global nuclear disarmament with people outside the peace movement. Especially in the light of recent events some people are subscribing to the idea that we ‘need’ nuclear weapons to keep us ‘safe’. A recent press release from Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) an organisation to which SCND is affiliated and which we strongly support, tackles this question head on. It explains why at a time like this a nuclear weapons ban treaty, even if everyone doesn’t immediately sign up to it, matters more than ever. The press release argues that the test firing of an ‘intercontinental ballistic missile’ by North Korea is proof positive of the need for a nuclear weapons ban treat. A summary of their viewpoint is presented below. The full press release , with contacts and references can be found here
A Response to the Situation in Syria - Scottish CND Chair
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- Published on Friday, 13 April 2018 16:06
At the present time there is a strong possibility that military action could be taken by the US, UK and France in relation to the current situation in Syria.
Scottish CND condemn any use of chemical weapons and we take the view that further military action would lead to more death and destruction and would worsen the situation of the people of Syria.
Military action by the US, UK and France would also increase the cycle of violence and risk direct confrontation between the great powers. Scottish CND take the view that there is a need to work towards a political solution in Syria and we call for a ceasefire on all sides.
In response to the very serious situation in Syria, the following activities have been organised for SATURDAY 14TH APRIL 2018:
- Street stall/vigil at Bridgegate, Irvine: 10am - 11am - organised by Scottish CND and Ayrshire CND.
- Street stall/vigil at The Cross, Kilmarnock: 1130am - 1230pm - organised by Scottish CND and Ayrshire CND.
- Street stall/vigil on Debenhams, Argyle Street, Glasgow: 2pm - 3pm - organised by Scottish CND and Glasgow CND
- Protest in East End of Princess Street, Edinburgh: 1230pm - organised by Edinburgh Stop the War
Anyone interested is welcome to come. We will have Scottish CND leaflets and materials on the stall. We will also have petitions opposing military action in Syria for people to sign. People can come to help on stall by putting leaflets out and standing in solidarity with the people of Syria - please bring banners and placards if you wish. People can just drop by and sign the petition and make a brief visit to the stall.
Please pass the word round about these street stalls/vigils.
Arthur West
Chair of Scottish CND
US Czech Missile Deal
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 July 2008 14:35
" MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Russia's Foreign Ministry Tuesday threatened a "military-technological" response if the United States deploys a missile defense system in former Soviet-bloc nations near Russia's borders. "
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/08/missile.defense/
" The Czech Republic is withdrawing from U.S. missile defense plans out of frustration at its diminished role, the Czech defense minister told The Associated Press Wednesday. The Bush administration first proposed stationing 10 interceptor missiles in Poland and an advanced radar in the Czech Republic, saying the system was aimed at blunting future missile threats from Iran. But Russia angrily objected and warned that it would station its own missiles close to Poland if the plan went through. In September 2009, the Obama administration shelved that plan and offered a new, reconfigured phased program with an undefined role for the Czechs. In November 2009, the Czech Republic was offered the possibility of hosting a separate early warning system that would gather and analyze information from satellites to detect missiles aimed at NATO territory. "
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