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What are ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons? And will they lead to Armageddon?

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)
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There is huge concern that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will use a so-called ‘tactical’ nuke in his war on Ukraine. This term has become common currency in the media. But what is a ‘tactical’ nuclear weapon? Is it actually a ‘smaller’ and ‘less powerful’ bomb , what would its impact be, and could it lead to all-out nuclear Armageddon? Watch back this CND webinar to find out more. With guest speakers Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford and Global Security Consultant with Oxford Research Group; Rebecca Johnson, CND Vice-President, director of the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy, ICAN steering group partner; and David Cullen, Nuclear Information Service Director. Chaired by Kate Hudson, CND General Secretary. ...more
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What are ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons? And will they lead to Armageddon?
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2022Nov 3
There is huge concern that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will use a so-called ‘tactical’ nuke in his war on Ukraine. This term has become common currency in the media. But what is a ‘tactical’ nuclear weapon? Is it actually a ‘smaller’ and ‘less powerful’ bomb , what would its impact be, and could it lead to all-out nuclear Armageddon? Watch back this CND webinar to find out more. With guest speakers Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford and Global Security Consultant with Oxford Research Group; Rebecca Johnson, CND Vice-President, director of the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy, ICAN steering group partner; and David Cullen, Nuclear Information Service Director. Chaired by Kate Hudson, CND General Secretary.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

973 subscribers