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March 29th, 2024

Inside the Ring

Russia's nuclear weapons buildup challenges Obama's reduction goal; Playing down Dalai Lama visit; Air Force limits China contacts; Mullah Omar death divides Taliban

President Obama's decision two years ago to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. military and defense policies is being challenged by Russia's large-scale buildup of nuclear forces, along with Moscow's revised nuclear doctrine and recent threats to use the weapons. The U.S. guidance was outlined in a 2013 White House order called Presidential Policy…

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