The looming prospect of war has given an upcoming conference on disarmament and demilitarisation a heightened sense of urgency. |
Operation Axe included the demobilization and disarmament of the Italian Army. |
They had to forswear violence, to wind up their paramilitary wing and to proceed to completion with the process of disarmament. |
Obviously, in a world where there is no authority to settle international disputes, disarmament gives way to a security dilemma. |
Why not wait and see how far we can move it towards disarmament of weapons of mass destruction by the attrition of political pressure? |
Secondly, to stop paramilitary activities, thirdly significant disarmament, and fourthly, a public statement that conflict is over. |