US to return to nuclear tests on equal basis, without atmospheric explosions - State Dept
US to return to nuclear tests on equal basis, without atmospheric explosions - State Dept.
“As the President has said, the United States will return to testing on a quote, equal basis. But equal basis doesn't mean we're going back to Ivy Mike style atmospheric testing in the multi-megaton range, as some arms control folks would have you believe,” Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Christopher Yeaw said.
Here are his other statements:
🟠 The expiration of the New START Treaty could open a new phase in strategic stability and help advance Trump’s goal of reducing global nuclear arsenals
🟠 The US State Department has no information about any agreements with Russia on arms control after New START expires
🟠 Future talks on strategic stability could address nuclear testing and verification mechanisms
🟠 The US considers its “nuclear umbrella” over allies an important tool for nuclear non-proliferation
🟠 Trump has proposed that China begin negotiations on strategic stability to prevent a new arms race
🟠 The US believes all nuclear-armed states should be involved in negotiations to halt the nuclear arms race
Read more about the New START Treaty HERE
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