John Silk
John Silk is the ambassador of the Marshall Islands to the UN, where he advocates for the rights of nations affected by nuclear testing. He has expressed concerns regarding the implications of the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons, particularly its provisions on victim assistance and environmental remediation, which he fears could absolve the United States from its responsibilities for the damage caused by its nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
John Silk from the Marshall Islands expressed concern over rising seas and their impact on lands and people.
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Portugal:
John Silk argued that the tribunal should not allow the condemnation of their lands and peoples to aquatic graves.
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United Kingdom:
John Silk, the Marshall Islands ambassador to the UN, expressed concern that article six of the treaty could absolve the US from responsibility to address damage caused by nuclear tests.
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