New Zealand paying for nuclear ban

Journal Article · · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1987.11459555· OSTI ID:6778648

Clements, K P

In 1985 the New Zealand Labor party banned nuclear-armed and propelled warships and urged promotion of a South Pacific nuclear-weapons free zone. Among the major consequences of New Zealand's unilateral antinuclear stance are the following: (1) The ANZUS (Australia, New Zealand, United States) relationship is no longer operational between Washington and Wellington because the United States cannot adjust to the idea of an unequivocally non-nuclear ally. (2) New Zealand's bilateral defense relationship with Australia has improved, and non-nuclear and nonmilitary approaches to security in the South Pacific are getting more attention. There are, in effect, now two ANZUS links - one between Australia and the United States and one between Australia and New Zealand. (3) New Zealand has refrained from translating its international antinuclear profile into specific new disarmament initiatives. This may be because, as critics suggest, advocating arms control and disarmament during the currently strained period of relations with the United States would be largely ineffective. (4) Although Wellington is generally unwilling to export antinuclearism, the New Zealand antinuclear stance is serving as a model for other countries. US responses and actions are discussed. 4 references

• Research Organization: Univ. of Canterbury, Christchurch (New Zealand)
• OSTI ID: 6778648
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 43:6; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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