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Putin floats possibility that Russia may abandon 'no first use' nuclear doctrine
- sfusato 4y agoThat would mean adopting US's nuclear doctrine. If that's bad, then US's nuclear doctrine is bad as well. That is why the U.S. has not adopted a "no use first" policy when it comes to using nuclear weapons, he said, adding that circumstance for first use would have to be extreme, meaning to defend the vital interest of the U.S., allies and partners. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/2334600/dod-official-outlines-us-nuclear-deterrence-strategy/ https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/23...
- anigbrowl 4y agoDoctrines like this are largely meaningless anyway. Putin's just looking for attention because people are increasingly indifferent to his nuclear saber-rattling since the Russian army has performed so poorly in the field compared to expectations.
- pbak 4y agoYes, doctrines like this are meaningless. Let's scrap all anti-proliferation treaties, the IAEA. The whole lot. All the major armies around the world have been paranoid about them for no reason. While we are at it, let's scrap the UN too, as it is in and of itself an emanation of such competing doctrines. All meaningless, as reality is an illusion.
- anigbrowl 4y agoDoctrines != treaties. Please do not put words in my mouth; if you are confused, try asking.