The United Nations begins negotiations Monday on a legally binding treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons.
This comes as the United States commences a review of what role its nuclear weapons should now play.
“Shortly after taking office, the president directed a new Nuclear Posture Review to ensure that the United States nuclear deterrent is modern, robust, flexible, resilient, ready, and appropriately tailored to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies,” White House senior assistant press secretary Michael Short told VOA Friday. “The review is underway and is being led by the secretary of defense.”
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Source: Voice of America
