Don't always agree with @nuclearban.bsky.social but this is an absolutely key point.

Erin Hunt@erinlynnhunt.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This new report from @nuclearban.bsky.social (www.icanw.org/the_cornerst...) hits on one of my biggest issues with the current state of diplomacy and disarmament. States need to recognize that their choices create the environment. It is not an abstract thing.

Mit dem Zustandekommen der @AVI_Allianz wird die 🇨🇭 Bevölkerung über den Beitritt abstimmen. Der Bundesrat sollte seine Ablehnung überdenken und den TPNW als eine Frage von Einfluss, Risikoexposition und sicherheitspolitischer Positionierung begreifen. www.aussenpolitik.ch/warum-die-sc...

5/7 - During the Cold War, the world had to learn the hard way that more or better nuclear weapons don't increase security but trigger responses that undermine it. It seems the world now has to learn the same lesson once again.

New START ist Geschichte, während in Europa mal wieder über eigene nukleare Bewaffnung geraunt wird. Zeit, ein paar Sachen klarzustellen. Interview in der @taz.de taz.de/Ende-des-Ato...

Ende des Atomabkommens New Start: „Nuklearwaffen für die EU wären konsequent dumm“

Der Abrüstungsvertrag zwischen den USA und Russland sei praktisch schon tot gewesen, sagt Florian Eblenkamp von der Kampagne zur Abschaffung von Atomwaffen. Trotzdem sei er sinnvoll gewesen.

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🧵1/ Hello from Accra, Ghana! Today, African states, together with international and regional orgs, are meeting here for the West African Regional Conference on the Universalisation and Implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. #NuclearBan #Africa4TPNW

🗣️At the conference on nuclear weapons happening now in Accra, Dr. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Rep for the UN Office of Disarmament Affairs, emphasises the #NuclearBan Treaty's role in reinforcing the norm that weapons are immoral and must be eliminated. More below⬇️

ICAN@nuclearban.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🧵1/ Hello from Accra, Ghana! Today, African states, together with international and regional orgs, are meeting here for the West African Regional Conference on the Universalisation and Implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. #NuclearBan #Africa4TPNW

Much has been said recently about the “end of the old world order.” The #Greenland threats, speeches in #Davos, and the strain on multilateralism make many conclude that norms, and international law are replaced by raw power politics. Understnadable - but also superficial and incomplete.

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social · 7mo ago

For decades, countries like Canada prospered under what we called the ‘rules-based international order.’ That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just. youtu.be/Ve4FwAexdSQ

Today marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the #NuclearBan 🕊️ 🗣️"The ITUC calls for universal ratification of the treaty, and a Fair Conversion Institution to shift arms jobs into green and health innovation." @luctriangle.bsky.social 🔗Learn more: buff.ly/Rblgpvy @nuclearban.bsky.social

🧵5 years ago today, the #NuclearBan Treaty entered into force meaning it became legally binding intenational law. Thanks to the treaty, for the first time in history nuclear weapons are illegal and there is a plan to eliminate them. #5yearsTPNW 🥳

Did you know that, 5 years ago this month, the #NuclearBan Treaty became international law? At a time of rising tensions and growing nuclear risks, this anniversary is a reminder: a different future is not only possible, it’s already underway. #5yearsTPNW

Our article "Atomic Responsiveness" by @smetanamichal.bsky.social @laurensukin.bsky.social @herzogsm.bsky.social & @mvranka.bsky.social recently sparked a scholarly discussion with @florianeblenkamp.bsky.social. We've just published a series of Policy Briefs that documents this exchange 👇

Remember the India-Pakistan war? Remember US and Israel bombing Iran? Remember Russian leadership bragging about nuking European capitals? Remember Trump announcing to resume nuclear testing? That was all this year. At ICAN, we wish for the opposite. A world free of nuclear weapons-

ICAN@nuclearban.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🗣️This year showed both the danger of nuclear weapons and the power of our movement. The global majority backed the #NuclearBan Treaty & communities honoured 80+ yrs of nuclear harm. This #GivingTuesday, help us push for a world free of nuclear weapons: www.icanw.org/donate

1/ Excellent to see over 30 states attending Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and ICAN's side event on synergy between the #NuclearBan & the Central Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone at @ungeneva.bsky.social. Panelists highlighted the complementarity between the 2 & their contribution to peace and security.

HISTORY MADE TODAY! The global majority has joined the #NuclearBan Treaty! Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉

🧵This year marks 80 years since the #TrinityTest, the first nuclear detonation that marked the beginning of the nuclear age, an age that has only brought lasting harm to people and the planet. #NuclearBan #TrinityTest80 #NuclearTruth

📢Out today: ICAN’s memorial dedicated to the children of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ahead of the 80th anniversaries of the nuclear bombings, this new online memorial honours the 38,000 children killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 🔗Learn more: childrenspeacememorial.org #NuclearBan

#Atomwaffen sind wie ein Teddybär. Fühlen sich vielleicht kurz gut an aber lösen keine Probleme". Radiogespräch zur neuen Debatte um europäische/deutsche Atomwaffen, diesmal losgetreten von Jens Spahn 🧸 www.hr-inforadio.de/podcast/der-...

Echt Bombe! Rückfall ins Atomzeitalter

Das „Gleichgewicht des Schreckens“ ist Geschichte, aber Atomwaffen spielen immer noch eine große Rolle, um echte oder vermeintliche Gegner in Schach zu halten. Zu den Atommächten zählen Russland und d...

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Jo Lang@josef-lang.bsky.social · last yr.

Heute suchten wir in Biel Unterschriften* - und Schatten. Seit der jüngsten Nahost-Krise wird die Relevanz des Themas #Atomwaffenverbot nicht mehr in Frage gestellt. (*Ich bin nun auf 1'461, gesamthaft nähern wir uns den 80'000.) @atomwaffenverbot.bsky.social @nuclearban.bsky.social @gsoa.ch

The posession of nuclear weapons and outspending all other nuclear weapons states combined (!) has not deterred attacks against American military bases. Nuclear deterrence is a scam. #Iran #Qatar #Iraq #USattackIran #Trump

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

Breaking News: Iran said it launched an attack on Al Udeid Air Base, an American base in Qatar that is the largest U.S. military post in the Middle East, according to its state media.

This war makes fence-sitting no longer an option. Being neutral is not an option. After the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, governments must answer a simple question: Are they for or against nuclear weapons?

True also for all nuclear weapon states 👇

Pavel Podvig@russianforces.org · last yr.

You know what would have offered Iran much better protection than nuclear weapons? Having a reasonable (non-aggressive) policy toward its neighbors.

ICAN condemns the United States’ illegal military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities. By joining Israel’s strikes, the US is violating international law and putting global non-proliferation efforts at risk.

Beim Fürobig-Sammeln @atomwaffenverbot.bsky.social am Breitsch kamen 110 Unterschriften zusammen. Langsam ist das Quartier abgegrast. @nuclearban.bsky.social @florianeblenkamp.bsky.social @gsoa.ch @fabianmolina.ch @lisamazzone.bsky.social @marionnaschlatter.bsky.social @carlosommaruga.bsky.social

🗞️1/ Now live: ICAN’s new report Hidden Costs: Nuclear Weapons Spending in 2024 shows global nuclear weapons spending rose to more than 100 billion dollars in 2024, an 11% increase from the year before. Here’s what you need to know⬇️🧵 icanw.org/hidden_costs... #NuclearBan

Nuclear deterrence has failed — again. If nuclear weapons really guaranteed peace and stability, we wouldn’t be facing this moment of escalation between #Israel and #Iran. A short 🧵

🏛️The birthplace of democracy is now taking a stand against nuclear weapons! Athens has unanimously adopted the Cities Appeal, making it the 12th capital city in the world to join ICAN Cities Appeal after Paris, Rome and Washington DC and the 89 municipalities in Greece! #NuclearBan

Athens, the capital of Greece and birthplace of democracy has joined the ICAN Cities Appeal today, by endorsing the #TPNW and calling on the Greek government to join the treaty. 👏👏👏

1/ Although we were disappointed by the proceedings of last week’s #NPTPrepCom, and its non-outcome, we managed to hold a number of promising meetings on the sidelines, including relating to the Treaty on the Prohibiton of Nuclear Weapons. More #NuclearBan meetings in the thread🧵

Moments ago, the third #NPTPrepCom failed to adopt any outcome, reflecting a horrifying lack of urgency in response to current risks. Yet we've been encouraged by constructive leadership from #TPNW states, and their efforts to reinforce non-proliferation and disarmament norms.

#India & #Pakistan exchange fire. #Russia escalates in #Ukraine. #Israel destroying Gaza. Four nuclear powers actively involved in armed conflict. There’s no better time to challenge the myth of nuclear deterrence: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NgC... @feps-europe.eu @nuclearban.bsky.social

Rethinking Security through Nuclear Disarmament with Florian Eblenkamp

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