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China's Nuclear Surge Threatens U.S. Deterrence, NATO Warns

7/21/2025

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NATO's Nuclear Policy chief, Jim Stokes, raises alarms over China's swift nuclear expansion, which could challenge U.S. deterrence and spark simultaneous conflicts with Russia by 2027. He urges Australia to deepen its alliances with the U.S. and NATO as global strategic tensions escalate, highlighting the urgent need for unity in these uncertain times.

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NATO's Nuclear Policy chief, Jim Stokes, raises alarms over China's swift nuclear expansion, which could challenge U.S. deterrence and spark simultaneous conflicts with Russia by 2027. He urges Australia to deepen its alliances with the U.S. and NATO as global strategic tensions escalate, highlighting the urgent need for unity in these uncertain times.