Is pacifism the key to no more war?
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Is there ever a period without news of war or conflict? Recently, Russia issued a war threat to NATO over the potential use of long-range missiles by Ukraine, supplied by the UK and US. Could disarmament be the solution to global peace? Major General Tim Cross and Peace Campaigner Inderjit Bhogal discuss this with Esther Higham.
Released on 16 Sep 2024
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