Report: Everyone Wants Nukes

Countries around the world are increasingly calling for and acting toward nuclear proliferation, Axios reported on March 19.

China: In its most recent report on nuclear buildup, the Federation of American Scientists reported that China has “significantly expanded” its nuclear program by “fielding more types and greater numbers of nuclear weapons than ever before.” This includes development of missile silos and bases for mobile launchers, as well as equipping bombers with nuclear-capable missiles.

Iran: Iran is getting close to developing nuclear weapons while ignoring Western pressure to stop. Russia defended Iran’s nuclear capabilities this week, as the United States and Israel are set to discuss the dangers of Tehran’s program.

France: President Emmanuel Macron is considering sharing his country’s nuclear umbrella with members of the European Union, especially as Europe feels increasingly threatened by Russia and no longer views the U.S. as a reliable ally.

Germany: Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wants talks with France and Britain about sharing their nuclear weapons, but he also acknowledged the U.S.-owned bombs housed in Europe for the Continent’s protection.

Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Turkey have access to U.S. nukes in Europe, but Merz wants the Continent to have access to its own nukes and to build more.

Poland: Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament earlier this month that the country “must pursue the most advanced capabilities, including nuclear and modern unconventional weapons.”

Last week, Polish President Andrzej Duda proposed that U.S. nuclear warheads should also be deployed on Polish territory. Such a move would drastically reduce flight times to Russia, aggravating its eastern enemy even more.

South Korea: Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said last month that developing nuclear weapons to counter North Korea is “not off the table.” This means the country would back away from its 2023 declaration to the U.S. to maintain its commitment to nuclear nonproliferation.

Japan responded by saying it would follow South Korea in getting its own nukes.

What’s next? It is estimated that enough nuclear weapons exist on Earth to destroy all of mankind more than 55 times over. Yet countries are constantly looking to obtain more of these weapons, and many have grown insensitive to this danger. Is global annihilation imminent?

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