Session 4: How have governments responded to anti-nuclear activism?

Introduction

Since 1945, anti-nuclear activists and organisations have emerged as important non-state actors in the struggle against nuclear weapons. One of the central aims of anti-nuclear activism has been to effect meaningful changes in the policies of national governments, where decisions concerning nuclear weapons are generally made.

In this session, you’ll learn how different national governments have responded to anti-nuclear activists, with stances ranging from adversarial to cooperative.