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Biden Officials Urge U.S. to Expand Nuclear Force to Counter China, Russia, North Korea; Decision Left to Trump

Nov 16, 2024, 06:31 PM

Senior Biden administration officials have indicated that the United States needs to be prepared to expand its nuclear force to counter growing threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. The decision on whether to proceed with this expansion will be left to President-elect Donald Trump. The Biden administration's stance, reported by the Wall Street Journal, is driven by the increasing nuclear capabilities of these nations and evidence of collaboration and collusion between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. The U.S. confronts multiple nuclear competitors, complicating deterrence challenges globally. Any one of these nuclear challenges would be formidable itself. A key task for Wright, if confirmed, will be to assess the recommendations by the Biden administration on expanding the nuclear arsenal.