A New Zealand perspective on security issues in the Pacific Basin

The post-1945 security order established between East and West was built largely around nuclear deterrence. That structure appears increasingly fragile now. In the first place, the numbers and types of nuclear weapons deployed have advanced far beyond deterrence requirements. Secondly, the logic of basing an international security system on fear is increasingly questioned. The task before peace movements and governments is now to build positive relationships between nations based on cooperation and not on the threat of mutual annihilation. Concepts of common security and interdependence must come to replace the false security of the arms race

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