Why does CND campaign against Missile Defence – it isn’t about nuclear weapons is it?
CND has campaigned against the US Missile Defence programme since Reagan’s first plans in the 1980s. We recognise that this military system is already leading to a new nuclear arms race and increases the chances of nuclear weapons being used. Bigger and better missiles will be sought to get through or round the Missile Defence system. The positioning of bases and (especially) interceptor missiles close to Russian missile silos, and in countries that were formerly Soviet allies, is causing concern in Russia. President Putin has already threatened to aim missiles at European targets again and withdraw from the Treaty that limits the size of conventional forces in Europe. Already there is talk of a new Cold War. What can I do? We must build on existing public opposition by increasing people’s understanding of the real threats posed by US Missile Defence. It is vital that we build an effective campaign to stop government support for the Pentagon’s plans. Contacting our MPs and explaining o
