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Fraying US Nuclear Umbrella Raises Proliferation Concerns
A CNBC analysis suggests that a weakening US nuclear umbrella is prompting allies to consider their own defense options, increasing the risk of a nuclear proliferation cascade globally. This comes as nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments.
18 Aug, 23:25 — 18 Aug, 23:25
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