浅析世界舆论对肯尼迪核试验政策的影响

The Effect of World Opinion on Kennedy's Nuclear Test Policy

美国的核试验政策在肯尼迪执政时除深受冷战局势支配外,世界舆论也是一个非常重要的影响因素。出于对公众态度的重视,肯尼迪希望借核试验问题提高世人对美国国力、国际形象的认同,扭转美国在冷战中的不利局面。在其决策过程中,美国新闻署提交的世界舆论调查报告发挥了不可替代的参考作用。肯尼迪决定在苏联之后恢复地下以及大气层核试验,既维持了美国核威慑的可信性,又将世人指责的矛头引向了苏联。

John F.Kennedy's nuclear test policy was affected by international Cold War situations.Besides this,world opinion was the key factor in his decision-making process.With a great concern about public opinion,Kennedy wished to use nuclear test as a measure to advance US national power and international image.So,he decided to resume underground and atmospheric nuclear test.His decision not only maintained America's nuclear deterrent's creditability,but also transferred the world's condemnation to the Soviet Union.