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Rainbow Warrior Anniversary Sparks Fears of Nuclear Resurgence

7/10/2025

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As the 40th anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior bombing approaches, anti-nuclear advocates are sounding the alarm over the resurgence of nuclearism in the Pacific, fueled by the AUKUS pact. The 1985 tragedy sparked New Zealand's commitment to a nuclear-free future, yet current debates threaten to undermine this hard-won legacy, igniting fears of nuclear proliferation in the region.

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As the 40th anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior bombing approaches, anti-nuclear advocates are sounding the alarm over the resurgence of nuclearism in the Pacific, fueled by the AUKUS pact. The 1985 tragedy sparked New Zealand's commitment to a nuclear-free future, yet current debates threaten to undermine this hard-won legacy, igniting fears of nuclear proliferation in the region.