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U.S. Nuclear Strategy Faces Scrutiny Amid Global Tensions

7/22/2025

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As the New START treaty lapses, the U.S. nuclear strategy is under intense examination. With escalating threats from Russia and China, America is modernizing its nuclear arsenal. Young officers grapple with the weight of their responsibilities, stationed in underground capsules, as debates swirl over the future of ground-based ICBMs versus air and sea-launched alternatives.

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Story summary

As the New START treaty lapses, the U.S. nuclear strategy is under intense examination. With escalating threats from Russia and China, America is modernizing its nuclear arsenal. Young officers grapple with the weight of their responsibilities, stationed in underground capsules, as debates swirl over the future of ground-based ICBMs versus air and sea-launched alternatives.