Mil Rai is correct to underline nuclear threats made by major powers to the South. But I think that Mil should also ask why, when push comes to shove, as in the Vietnam debacle and humiliation, the US for instance found itself politically unable to use its nuclear arsenal. Are these horrors usable weapons at all?
However, 16 pages of Peace News and not a mention of Trident replacement. Please do better next time. Getting rid of Trident and thus kick-starting global abolition negotiations is a real current possibility. Let’s not miss this opportunity.
Bruce Kent, London
Dear Bruce, you’re right that, for example in Vietnam, the US has not actually carried out its nuclear threats. We’ll take this up next issue! We will also do better on Trident replacement!– eds