Palau and Vanuatu
Sir,—l thank Bruce Meder (March 13) for pointing out that the original and heroic stand against nuclear domination has been taken by tiny Pacific nations. Palau’s stand, as outlined by him, is matched by that of Vanuatu, which, on attaining its independence in 1980, adopted a non-aligned stance andf a nuclear-free constitution. Two years ago, Vanuatu refused
American warship visits, exactly as we are doing now. In these days of feeling our own smallness, vulnerability and defencelessness against the great Powers, let us look to these tiny islands, with the respect and admiration they deserve. I hope Peter Garrett will give Palau and Vanuatu their due place at the head of his list of “fine countries ... who are firming up their anti-nuclear position” as reported by your correspondent C. Airey (March 13). — Yours, etc., JANE SEVERN. March 13, 1985.
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