Tactical nukes are a gateway drug to Armageddon
The U.S. is quietly — and largely with a view to a potential war against China — tweaking its nuclear strategy, contemplating a bigger role for so-called tactical nukes. To the uninitiated, the shift may seem arcane. To those in the know, the stakes are nothing less than the risk of atomic Armageddon. Obscure or not, the topic is so existential that it should top, or at least make, the list when…
The United States is quietly adjusting its nuclear strategy, with a potential focus on China, towards incorporating tactical nuclear weapons. This development, while seemingly technical, carries significant implications for global security. For those familiar with nuclear policy, these changes are not merely academic; they represent a heightened risk of nuclear conflict.
The topic merits serious discussion, especially as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. If the issue is not addressed during their meeting, the world could face grave danger. These changes have been hinted at in various statements by administration officials, such as Elbridge Colby, who works for the Pentagon.
Colby and others often describe these measures as providing the president with "more options," emphasizing that potential adversaries must believe the U.S. would use such weapons. This code for tactical nuclear weapons signals a shift in American nuclear doctrine, which could potentially set the stage for Armageddon.
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