The United States fears the possibility of a nuclear war with China, Russia, and North Korea at any moment. To prepare, President Joe Biden signed a highly classified document in March, updating America's nuclear strategy in light of these countries' growing nuclear arsenals. This document, known as the Nuclear Employment Guidance (NEG), bears Biden's signature.
The NEG outlines America's nuclear strategy, detailing how to engage with nuclear-armed countries and the steps to take during a nuclear conflict. Biden's updates to this document include instructions for U.S. forces to be ready for a nuclear war with Russia, China, and North Korea.
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The New York Times revealed this information. On August 20, 2024, the White House announced that President Biden approved this plan at the beginning of the year. Multiple countries, not just one, pose a nuclear threat to the U.S., but the Times reported that America is particularly concerned about China.
First, Let's See How Many Nuclear Weapons Each Country Possesses
According to the Federation of American Scientists, Russia has the most nuclear weapons globally, with 5,580 nuclear warheads, a number that has recently increased. The United States has 5,044 weapons, a decrease from previous numbers. China has 500 nuclear weapons, which have also increased.
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France has 290, the United Kingdom has 225, India has 172, Pakistan has 170, Israel has 90, and North Korea has 50 nuclear weapons. France and Israel's arsenals have not increased, but all other countries see a rise, causing concern for the U.S.
Why Is America So Afraid of China?
The U.S. fears China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal, which has increased to 500 from 410 in just a year. China is expanding its nuclear weapons faster than any other country. According to Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association, Chinese intelligence suggests that China could double its nuclear arsenal to 1,000 by 2030.
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The global movement to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons faces significant challenges if China continues to expand its arsenal so quickly. Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo of China's military stated that Beijing cannot remain passive and will take action. The U.S. cannot control China’s nuclear policies, and China has declared that it will not initiate a nuclear attack. Both China and India have agreed to this stance.
