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Q: One of the proposals which Iran put forward in the 16th NAM summit was a nuclear-free Middle East. The fulfillment of this objective demands that Israel should dismantle its nuclear weapons. Are the NAM member states capable of disarming Israel and realizing a real nuclear-free Middle East?
A: The nuclear free Middle East proposal was important. It has impact. It shows Iran deplores these weapons and doesn't want its own. It also reveals Tehran is wrongly accused. Every NAM nation knows Washington and Israel are the real threats. They just don't say so.
Q: And finally, do you think that major members of the NAM, including Iran, India, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cuba, Venezuela, Egypt, Sudan and Zimbabwe can lead an international anti-war, anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism alliance? Can they succeed in upholding the primary objectives of the movement and resist the pressures of the world major powers?
A: It's hard to know if a coalition of anti-war nations will emerge. Indeed it would be significant. If I led a NAM nation, I'd urge it and participate. Everyone gains from peace, mutual cooperation, and multi-lateral economic relations.
Resisting Western pressures isn't easy. The threats now are so great, perhaps greater efforts will be made to do it. I hope so. It's a win-win. Otherwise, everyone loses and who knows what nations Washington will target next! It's time now to put a stop to belligerence.
Stephen Lendman is an American writer and radio host. He hosts the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network.
He received a BA from Harvard University. He got an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He writes on many issues, including the Middle East.
He's a strong opponent of the US war threats against Iran and has written many articles in this regard.
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