Pentagon reviews US nuclear strategy
The United States has affirmed that it is currently reviewing its nuclear strategy to maintain deterrence and stability, with a focus on potential scenarios for the use of nuclear weapons. The Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs clarified that the review is relatively limited and confined to specific scenarios, marking a shift in approach from regime change operations to a defensive and preventive function to protect the territorial integrity of allies. These statements come after reports indicating the development of a new nuclear strategy that includes the possibility of employing short-range tactical nuclear weapons in the event of an regional conflict with China or Russia, without revealing any further details or a timeline for the review.
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