The “other nations” speak up

Neutrality as an instrument for small state manoeuvring and the globalisation of neutrality in the Cold War

“…Papandreou wanted in Athens to promote 'a crusade for peace' that started in New Delhi, and observed that 'the battle of the streets has become the battle of the governments'. 55 The Six were quick to defend themselves against charges of making an empty gesture. They saw the Delhi declaration as a rallying point for an international movement embracing governments, parliaments and peace groups.…”

Troublemaker or peacemaker? Andreas Papandreou, the Euromissile Crisis, and the policy of peace, 1981–86

“…he Athens meeting urged the nuclear states to 'assume their responsibility towards civilization and the universal right of life' and transfer resources to economic development, while Papandreou observed 'the battle of the streets has become the battle of the governments'. 137 The six leaders pledged to convey the Initiative's message to the two superpowers and the other three nuclear powers (the UK, France and China) and soon Papandreou had the opportunity to put forward the cause of nuclear disarmament during his subsequent talks with the Soviet and Chinese leadership. 138 Moreover, during an official visit in Sofia in July 1985, the Greek prime minister declared that 'small non-nuclear states have not only a right but a duty to participate in the struggle to promote détente and to prevent the militarization of space'.…”