NUCLEAR SHOWDOWN? Pentagon's Bombshell Nuclear Strategy Leaked Amid Escalating Russia-China Tensions

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The U.S. Department of Defense is drafting a revised classified nuclear doctrine led by defense policy chief Elbridge Colby, aiming to expand presidential response options in potential regional conflicts against Russia and China. The emerging strategy emphasizes the integration of lower-yield, shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons alongside conventional forces to enhance deterrence and counter potential adversary coercion. Expected to be presented during high-level consultations at U.S. Strategic Command, the policy update follows Russia's November 2024 revision of its own nuclear posture, reflecting a broader escalation in global strategic competition as Western allies and strategic rivals recalibrate their deterrence frameworks. #pentagon #nuclear #usnews #russia #china #breakingnews #worldnews #military #topnews #geopolitics #defense #us In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysi

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