The Tsunami and a Nuclear Catastrophe

The Tsunami which wrecked havoc on South Asian countries on 26 December 2004 was unprecedented in the degree of destruction it caused. Staff and members of the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament join with others around the world in offering condolences and support for those affected.

While the impact of such natural disasters can be minimised, humanity is powerless to prevent them ocurring. Humanity does however have the power to prevent similar or greater destruction from nuclear weapons being used whether by accident, miscalculation or design.

A number of writers - including parliamentarians - have been reflecting on these issues in the wake of the Tsunami and we include some samples.

The Tsunami, God and a Nuclear Catastrophe by Senator Douglas Roche

Tsunamis and a Nuclear Threat in the South of India by J. Sri Raman

US Plans Tidal Wave of Nuclear Proliferation by Ira Chernus