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Members of NATO in Europe are in active discussions regarding the potential creation of an autonomous nuclear deterrent that does not depend on the United States, as highlighted in the 2026 Doomsday Clock report by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. Among the options being considered are a European deterrent backed by France and the United Kingdom's nuclear stockpiles, or permitting other European nations to achieve nuclear latency — the capacity to swiftly manufacture nuclear arms if necessary. Similar dialogues are taking place in South Korea and Japan, raising international concerns about proliferation. This debate has been fueled by doubts surrounding US security assurances during the Trump administration and Russia's ongoing nuclear threats directed at NATO allies.

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00:00NATO is having a conversation that would have been unthinkable five years ago.
00:04European NATO members are now debating a nuclear deterrent without the United States.
00:09The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists revealed the discussion in its 2026 Doomsday Clock report.
00:15One option is a Euro deterrent backed by France and the United Kingdom's nuclear arsenals.
00:21The second option is even more alarming.
00:24Some European countries could develop nuclear latency,
00:27the ability to build nuclear weapons very quickly if needed.
00:31Why is this happening?
00:32Because confidence in America's long-term security commitments is starting to weaken,
00:37and Russia continues making direct nuclear threats against NATO members.
00:42But Europe is not alone.
00:44South Korea and Japan are now having similar conversations
00:47about whether the U.S. nuclear umbrella can still be trusted.
00:51For decades, nuclear proliferation was treated as a nightmare scenario.
00:55In 2026, it is becoming a real-world strategy debate,
00:59and the global security order may be entering a dangerous new phase.
01:04It is also one of the biggest reasons for the U.S. nuclear Division of the United States.
01:04That is where the U.S. nuclear administration continues,
01:04which is not going to include nuclear,
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