Public health crisis offers new lens towards nuclear disarmament

The COVID crisis might also serve as a cautionary tale, helping us to appreciate the fragility of life and avoid threats to humanity that are within our control.

Russia and the U.S., led by presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, respectively, have produced missiles that can travel up to 27 times the speed of sound and are considered to be unstoppable.White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Opinion

BY EARL TURCOTTE

April 15, 2020

That COVID-19 has created a new global reality is clear. If there is any positive aspect to this unfolding situation, it could be a deeper understanding of the fact that the well-being of people throughout the world is inextricably linked. The COVID crisis might also serve as a cautionary tale, help...

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