Tuesday 8 November 2022

US warns Australia against joining treaty banning nuclear weapons

 Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and defence minister Richard Marles, who said Australia must ‘make sure that we are able to be good nuclear stewards from cradle to grave’

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Read the article and answer the questions:

1. What do you know about the new treaty banning nuclear weapons?

2. What is the stance of the current government of Australia in regard to the treaty?

3. Describe the reaction of the US officials. 

3 comments:

  1. 1. The relatively new treaty imposes a blanket ban on developing, testing, stockpiling, using or threatening to use nuclear weapons – or helping other countries to carry out such activities.
    2. The Australian government is in favour of banning nuclear weapons. The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese has described them as the most destructive, inhumane and indiscriminate weapons ever created.
    3. While the USA understands and shares the desire to advance nuclear disarmament goals, they do not support the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.

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  2. 1. A relatively new treaty imposes a complete ban on the development, testing, stockpiling, use or threat of use of nuclear weapons – or on assisting other countries in carrying out such activities. 2. The Australian Government supports the prohibition of nuclear weapons. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called them the most destructive, inhumane and indiscriminate weapons ever created.3. Although the United States understands and shares the desire to advance the goals of nuclear disarmament, it does not support the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.

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Angelina Jolie receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Governors Awards

  Watch the interview and answer the question: What problem does Angelina raise in her acceptance speech?