Betting on Catastrophe: U.S. Nuclear Policies Undermine Deterrence and Heighten War Risks
The U.S. is set to spend $1.7 trillion over 30 years on nuclear modernization, a move that risks accelerating a global arms race without enhancing national security. Instead of pursuing nuclear supremacy, policymakers should prioritize deterrence-first strategies, focusing on secure second-strike submarine capabilities and rejecting costly, unnecessary tactical nuclear weapons. The Sentinel ICBM program, already over budget and delayed, warrants serious scrutiny.
