The United States and Japan have jointly proposed a United Nations Security Council resolution urging all nations to refrain from deploying or developing nuclear weapons in space, according to an announcement by US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The resolution aims to address growing concerns over the militarization of space and the potential escalation of nuclear tensions beyond Earth's atmosphere.

 

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the unprecedented danger posed by placing nuclear weapons in orbit around the Earth. The move comes in response to recent revelations about Russia's development of anti-satellite weapons, although Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied any intention to deploy nuclear weapons in space, asserting that Russia's space capabilities are comparable to those of the US.

 

The proposed resolution aligns with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in orbit. Japan's Foreign Minister, Yoko Kamikawa, emphasized the importance of upholding this treaty to ensure that outer space remains peaceful and free from the threat of weapons proliferation.

 

Thomas-Greenfield reiterated the need for all parties to the treaty to commit to banning nuclear and other destructive weapons in space, urging non-member states to accede to the treaty without delay. Additionally, she expressed the willingness of the US to engage with Russia and China on bilateral arms control issues, without preconditions.

 

However, Russia's deputy US ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, criticized the proposed resolution as a "propaganda stunt" by Washington, dismissing it as politicized and divorced from reality. Polyansky argued that the wording of the resolution had not been adequately discussed or reviewed by experts in relevant international forums.

 

UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefed the council on the escalating risk of nuclear warfare, warning that geopolitical tensions and mistrust have reached their highest point in decades. He referenced the movie "Oppenheimer," which vividly portrayed the grim reality of nuclear warfare, emphasizing that humanity cannot afford to repeat the horrors of the past.

 

In summary, the proposed UN Security Council resolution reflects growing international concerns over the militarization of space and underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons beyond Earth's atmosphere.

 

20.03.24

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5 minutes ago, Social Media said:

However, Russia's deputy US ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, criticized the proposed resolution as a "propaganda stunt" by Washington, dismissing it as politicized and divorced from reality.

As much as I hate to side with the russians, it does sound like a propaganda stunt....

That's like the biggest gun manufacturers saying no to weapons.....

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

However, Russia's deputy US ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, criticized the proposed resolution as a "propaganda stunt" by Washington, dismissing it as politicized and divorced from reality.

He's quite right. If some deranged lunatic that happens to control a small country ( on the periphery of a much larger one ) that has the ability to launch ballistic missiles decides to put a nuke up in space, is the US going to go to war to stop it? I for one, doubt that.

The US will wring it's collective hands and proceed to put lots of nukes up in space, IMO.

Humanity isn't very good about living in peace and harmony, but it's very, very good at finding better ways to kill lots of us.

Edited March 20, 20242 yr by thaibeachlovers

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefed the council on the escalating risk of nuclear warfare, warning that geopolitical tensions and mistrust have reached their highest point in decades. He referenced the movie "Oppenheimer," which vividly portrayed the grim reality of nuclear warfare, emphasizing that humanity cannot afford to repeat the horrors of the past.

Just curious, but if a movie had not been made about it, would the secretary general not understand that nukes cause a great deal of damage. After all, we do know what happened in Japan, do we not?

On 3/20/2024 at 6:04 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Just curious, but if a movie had not been made about it, would the secretary general not understand that nukes cause a great deal of damage. After all, we do know what happened in Japan, do we not?

Nukes in space is to knock out satelites, not for earth targets