Trump Declares Nuclear Testing Great Again: A Blast from the Past?
Trump's declaration to resume nuclear weapons testing, demanding it be on an 'equal basis' with other powers, isn't just a casual remark; it’s a direct threat to the global moratorium on testing that's held since 1996. The US hasn't conducted a full-scale nuclear test since 1992. His push for South Korea to develop nuclear-capable submarines further destabilizes an already volatile region. This
isn't merely 'strengthening alliances,' it's openly advocating for nuclear proliferation under the guise of 'peace through strength.' (Source: Al Jazeera) One might wonder if the proposed 'equality' involves a full accounting of the hundreds of tests the US conducted, disproportionately impacting indigenous communities and Pacific island nations. The rationale, often framed as deterrence, quickly
devolves into a nuclear arms race, with South Korea's potential acquisition setting a dangerous precedent. Is this how 'making America great' looks now – by making the world exponentially more dangerous?