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A competition in arrogance

Article Abstract:

The French government's decision to carry out the nuclear tests in the Pacific is a clear indication that France has no intention of following the Non-Proliferation Treaty recommendations. With the fall of the USSR,there is no longer any need for such defense weapons. Therefore, such weapons are dangerous subjects of an international competition for arrogance.

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Nuclear nuance

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French Minister of Foreign Affairs Herve de Charette talks about France's decision to carry out its nuclear tests in the Pacific. He justifies the French government acts on the basis of the results of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, the most important of which is the goal set by the Comprehensive test Ban Treaty.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, De Charette, Herve

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Nuclear imperialism

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The French government's decision to carry out its nuclear tests in the Pacific is a regression to old colonial attitudes. Perceived as an assault on the rights of smaller nations, it again sets back the positive gains France has made in its relations with the Asia-Pacific Region countries.

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