SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Weekend British foreign policy

Socialist Action No. 45, 17 February 1984 · p. 10 of the scan · 305 words

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page 10 of the scan

An open letter from Ken Coates (Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation)

THE ATTACK on detente, and the acute worsening of the arms race persuade us of the need to develop specific HUTC proach an alternative foreign policy as well as continuing work for ultimate The Nuclear Conventions, Brussels then Berlin, helped the plications the blocNot between Here In Warsaw Treaty British memberearly 1960s.

again this entanglement. Although there have in the past been frequent failures of communication between the United States and its allies, it is doubtful whether there has ever been failures as have taken place during the last months.

invasion of Grenada was a particular antront even to conselvative opinion in Britain. All over turope there Is widespread support for Sandinista ment of Nicaragua but in spite of specific appeals from such statesmen as Willy Brandt, an open LA war nas been caracu on against this tiny country.

The confrontation Middle East especially daneerous. and it is quite clear that the American decision to carry through direct attacks on Syrian forces was announced without any prior discussion, the consternation of the European allies War war United govell ment could easily drag placed Western other weekend conBritish Terence create workshops which can greater will be held at Nottingham Saturday Among those par ticipating Tony Holland, benn, Meacher pal ticipating Connight the with may do Further details can be obtained from the BerRussell Peace Foundation, Bertranda, Russell House, Gamble Street, Nottingham, NG7 4ET.

1984 the London Armagh Group are organising a weekend delegation Belfast Derry including picket Armagh, the prison.

The delegation will leave on Friday 9 March return on the Monday, at a tota cos of f50. Registration must completed February. Write to the London Armagh Group, Grays Road London WC1 or phone Maggie 01-289 3878 (days).

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