> So Europeans need a nuclear arsenal, but european politicians are totally lame
replyAre France's 240 submarines-launched thermonuclear ballistic missiles not adequate? Despite the need for security, nuclear proliferation is extremely bad. It seems ideal for France continue to maintain their nuclear weapons while the rest of Europe keeps their hands clean.
Say what you want about France, but their military has generally been extremely pragmatic and forward thinking*.
replyThey've seen the writing on the wall about independent nukes for decades.
* WWII front collapse being more of a political failure than a military one: politicians dictating unachievable military strategies)
China won't invade Taiwan because it would destroy their economy and thus their country. Would wreck the entire world economy and turn every country against them.
replyIt's nice nationalistic rhetoric, but there is literally no upside for them.
Taiwan needs nukes on low flying hypersonic cruise missles now. Seems that would halt Chinese aggression.
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