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Let us now talk about IPPNW (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War) one of the 8 winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for nuclear advocacy, a title it shares with its daughter organization, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

The work of (IPPNW) on October 30, 1984, it received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. They received this award for «mobilizing the conscience of hundreds of thousands of people around the world for the cause of peace and against a thermonuclear holocaust.» Deputy Director General Jean Knapp presented this award to the organization and Dr. Lown and Dr. Chazof accepted the award on behalf of IPPNW.

At the event, the committee’s chairman, Egil Aarvik, said in his speech:

«This year’s award is more concerned with the problem of disarmament, but it is also more concerned with human rights, perhaps even the most fundamental human right of all, the right to live.»

There was controversy at the award ceremony, as someone’s career is always remembered with their past, but the effect was not noticeable in the speech of the committee’s chairman. It is good to clarify that people will always take ideological and political sides, and despite this, one must learn to live.

Let’s see and analyze how NATO emerged.

The Cold War is the answer to an organization that brings together several countries in a solidarity signature. The North Atlantic Treaty was signed on April 4, 1949, in Washington D.C., by 12 countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. Since then, NATO has evolved and has incorporated new members over the years, now they are 32.

It is a political and military alliance founded on April 4, 1949, by several European countries and the United States. Its main objective is to guarantee the security and collective defence of its members, as well as promote stability and peace in the North Atlantic region. Throughout its history, NATO has played a fundamental role in world geopolitics, especially during the Cold War, when it became a symbol of the division between the Western bloc and the Eastern bloc.

The Cold War was rooted in multiple factors, including the deep ideological differences between capitalism and communism, the competition for global influence, and the growing distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union. These two powers, each representing a different socioeconomic system, sought to expand their model and establish strategic alliances around the world, which generated intense propaganda and military rivalry.

This tension was evident through various crises and conflicts, such as the construction of the Berlin Wall, which symbolized the division not only of Germany but of the world into two spheres of influence; the Cuban missile crisis, which nearly triggered a nuclear conflict of catastrophic proportions; and the Vietnam War, where US military intervention sought to curb communist expansion in Southeast Asia.

This took 20 years of fighting, a gruelling war where South Vietnam was supported by the United States, now I wonder if Ukraine is contemplating this scenario, being supported by various countries to sustain the war; of course, they are not similar scenarios, but when third parties support, they are involved in the results.

I must admit that I am not a person who understands politics in depth and that my interests and opinions are in favour of peace, sustaining people’s lives and not prolonging battles. I think that no one has the formula, but if that means continuing to be armed with missiles, many of us are asking for it to be resolved in another way. Whether or not we are involved, humanity needs to change, we clearly understand that.

Although the Cold War came to an end with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the repercussions of this conflict remain of great importance in the current context, particularly concerning international relations and nuclear weapons policy, as tensions between nations continue to shape modern geopolitics, with new powers emerging and global challenges requiring careful analysis and effective diplomatic strategies.

This alliance has not only responded to military crises but has also evolved to address new threats, such as international terrorism and cyber challenges, demonstrating its ability to adapt to an ever-changing global environment. NATO also fosters cooperation among its members in areas such as defence and security, conducting joint exercises and sharing intelligence, which strengthens ties between allied nations and promotes greater unity and cohesion in crises.

I wonder what NATO would change in the event of disarmament. It has very important logistics and its intervention would be very important.

Médicos Internacionales para la Prevención de la Guerra Nuclear _ AcademiaLab (academia-lab.com)