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The Case For Abolishing Nuclear Weapons

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The origami crane is a symbol of peace, resilience, and hope for a world free of nuclear weapons. Inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Hiroshima survivor, it represents the lasting impact of nuclear war and the call to abolish these weapons before history repeats itself.

By Melissa Parke, Project Syndicate | February 4, 2025

Despite the claims of nuclear-armed states, it was the taboo that the survivors of the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki helped to establish and sustain, not the flawed theory of nuclear deterrence, that has prevented the further use of these weapons. In fact, deterrence doctrine increases the risk of nuclear war.

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