Word: concordat
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...background of this play is an international concordat, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968. Despite banning further military atomic programs, a nowadays controversial article allowed for “peaceful uses” of nuclear technology. To many analysts’ concern, this Cold War brainchild has no way to differentiate responsible states from tyrannical failed ones. This year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is the United Nations (UN)-watchdog association that struggles to keep the treaty on stage, regardless of the loopholes...
...Sabena files for a "concordat," creditor protection...