Biden Approves New Nuclear Strategy

President Joe Biden has approved a new, highly classified nuclear strategy that focuses on addressing potential simultaneous nuclear threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This strategy, known as the Nuclear Employment Guidance, marks a significant shift in U.S. defense policy by highlighting China's rapid nuclear expansion for the first time. In response, China has accused the U.S. of fearmongering and using the 'China nuclear threat' narrative to justify its nuclear policies, emphasizing its own 'no first use' policy and minimal nuclear arsenal. The White House has downplayed these concerns, stating that the strategy update is routine and not directed at any specific country. Estimates suggest China’s nuclear arsenal could more than triple by 2035, but it still remains significantly smaller than those of the U.S. and Russia. Amid these developments, tensions have escalated, with Beijing urging the U.S. to pursue disarmament and abandon its nuclear deterrence policies.