Could Europe Get its Own Nuclear Deterrent?
Simon Whistler · April 13, 2024 · 24 min video · Europe & NATO
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It's nearly 80 years since the United States tested the world's first nuclear weapon. Despite that vast gap of time, the number of countries possessing the bomb remained small. Eight have officially announced successful tests with the 9th, Israel, widely known to possess warheads, but have never admitted it.
Hence, then, the interest surrounding recent comments by European politicians. Comments that for now remain in the realm of speculation, but nonetheless point toward a possible 10th nuclear power entering the world. Comments, which suggest the European Union, might one day attempt to acquire the bomb.
Coming from political big wigs in countries like Germany and Poland, the concept of a "Eurobom" remains extremely contentious. To be clear, even if it does happen, it will be years and years from now, rather than, say, Tuesday next week. That being said, the debate surrounding Europe and nuclear weapons remains a fascinating one.
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