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Biden Approves New U.S. Nuclear Strategy Targeting China, Russia, North Korea

Aug 20, 2024, 09:01 PM

President Joe Biden has approved a highly classified nuclear strategy that shifts the focus of the United States' deterrent efforts towards China, according to a report by The New York Times. This strategy, approved in March 2024, marks a significant change in U.S. defense policy, as it reorients the country's nuclear deterrence strategy to address China's expanding nuclear arsenal. The classified document, known as the 'Nuclear Employment Guidance,' also instructs U.S. forces to prepare for potential coordinated nuclear confrontations with Russia, China, and North Korea. This development highlights the growing concerns over China's rapid nuclear expansion and the potential for simultaneous threats from multiple adversaries.