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Recent News
MAPW prepares for military exercises
Written 25/06/2009THURSDAY 25 JUNE. Talisman Sabre, which are major joint US and Australian military exercises, occur every two years in Queensland and the Northern Territory. MAPW has criticised these, as the exercises cause the environment to suffer greatly, and are also a threat to Australia's security. (» read more)
Tilman Ruff visits Moscow for the ICNND meeting
Written 25/06/2009THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2009. MAPW Vice-President Associate Professor Tilman Ruff visited Moscow for the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, initiated by the Japanese and Australian governments. (» read more)
British court ruling sparks debate on veterans' rights
Written 17/06/2009The UK High Court ruling in favour of nuclear veterans (see earlier story) has rekindled debate about recognition and compensation for the survivors of nuclear testing around the world. (» read more)
MAPW: Defence policy ignores public opinion
Written 17/06/2009An MAPW analysis of community submissions on the 2009 Defence White Paper confirms that the report on these submissions ignored a widespread call for peace-making to take priority over military approaches to Australia's security. (» read more)
World military expenditures in 2008 were more than US $1.46 trillion
Written 11/06/2009THURSDAY 11 JUNE. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRIi), world military expenditures in 2008 were more than US $1.46 trillion, with the US spending $607 billion, or 41.5% of the total. China moved up to second place, with $84.9 billion (5.8%). Those two, along with France, the UK, Russia, Germany, Japan, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and India, in that order, comprise the top ten military spenders as a percentage of GDP. (» read more)
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