Not Possible Treaty -NPT — 2

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Xia with questioning eye “But why ..” “Let me finish first” said Sam to Xia with air of authority. “So ! Ya, we need to prevent the proliferation, such that we do not loose our weapons or right to produce it but see to that the rest do not do so. For this we need to come up with some treaty stuff, which we shall make the rest guys sign“. Cutting him Xia dared and asked “But why will they sign?“. Seemingly annoyed ” Oh! Xia, they will have to as they are poor and they need to trade with us ” spoke Sam.  Not satisfied with the ans Xia shrugged.  Sam continued “We already have the  United Club in our pockets, with this we shall rip of the rest guys of the right to protect themselves . Also our USP for this treaty will be that WE the ones who posses them have come together in good faith and to help out rest guys so that they all do not end up in destroying the world. Who’ll not fall for this “

Xia exclaimed “I know one who wont fall for it- My next door neighbor. I don’t think he’ll ever walk into this trap “

“Don’t you worry ! Pom will take care of that, after all they have been friends for almost 200 years” said Sam and all broke into laughter.

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“So we all agree that we  need to stop the rest from procuring the nukes and hence we may need to create a treaty for it ” asked Pom.  Russ asked concerningly “But wont that create a divided world? ones with nukes and others with not ? ” “Russ ! well you see that’s the secret – ‘dividing n ruling‘ ! – why do you think  ‘our’ friendship lasted 200yrs ” said Pom with a cunning wink in his eye. “But wont it create problems later on” nagged Russ. “Oh Russ ! stop being so pessimistic! 1945 we created United Club and rule through !! don’t we ? None’s ever questioned its ethics or functioning.“  tried Sam to convince others at the table. All voiced ya while Xia remained expression less.

“Ok! then lemme present to you all what me and my Bulldog … err Pom had framed out. “  Passing some sheets said Sam. The sheets were fairly blank with just one-two opening lines and 3 clauses.

1. non-proliferation

2. disarmament

3. right to use nukes for peaceful purpose.

For a moment there was silence which let to sudden commotion !! “This is outrageous ! Bloody impossible. Spend billions of dollars and now destroy our nukes. I am not in, I wont sign it“  was the sole feeling the chamber. Except Sam all seemed to be annoyed.  “This is simply foolish and contradictory to what we discussed ..” said Pom

Not stopping the commotion Sam laid quietly back in hi”s chair smoking his cigar. Once the outrage began to cease Sam moved forth taking back the charge, before he could say a word Pom  questioned him “Sam this is not what we had discussed“  “Oh guys Comon on ! do you think that I am a fool to let go our nukes. I know you are worried about the 2 clause. But that the catch. The whole world needs to know we will disarm but you all need to know that ‘disarmament‘ does not strictly require all of us to actually conclude a disarmament treaty. Rather, it only requires us “to negotiate in good faith ” The language shall safeguard our opacity ” and smiled diabolically .

Though none were convinced Xia said “I don’t think so my neighbor will …” “Xia my Friend don’t be so obsessed by your neighbor, this treaty is to make sure he does not have nukes.” Sleep over it We’ll sign it tomorrow.

Day 3

All back to the  the positions. Pom had convinced Frank and Russ the whole night.  Like usual Xia was sitting expressionless sipping in some tea. All seemed to waiting for Sam. Finishing his croissant  Frank said “Must say Sam is smart ! he is come up with an excellent plan. It kills 2 birds in single throw. We get to keep our nukes while rest wont be allowed to produce it.” To this  replied Russ  with that strong guttural accent  ” I am still worried about  the Clause 3 2. I doubt Sam that..” Pom cut him in  “Russ why do you worry so much, we anyway don’t have to destroy our nukes — just show that we will be destroying them. And most imp who knows how many nukes we all posses , they all believe ‘the number’ we tell them. Sam says he has 45K war head, who knows he may even have 450K“  and all nodded to it with some consensus. Sam entered the room  setting out a puff from his Cuban cigar. “So dudes ! (chuckled) had nice sleep?” before anyone could ans he said “I see that you all are almost ready to sign the treaty, so lets get to that part and then address  a press conference jointly. Shall we ?.”

to be contd ……….

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