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Postponed | Deterring Russia and China: Securing America’s Nuclear Future
Postponed | Deterring Russia and China: Securing America’s Nuclear Future
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Hudson Institute
April 20, 2026
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China's liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles DongFeng-5C, which have a global strike range, pass through Tian'anmen Square during the V-Day military parade on September 3, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)
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April 2026
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For the first time, the United States is preparing to deter two nuclear adversaries, Russia and China. In today's post-New START environment, US adversaries remain committed to weakening American resolve and undermining Washington’s commitment to its allies.
China is engaging in a historic expansion of its nuclear forces and has diversified its delivery systems across land, sea, and air. According to US Department of War estimates, China could possess up to 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035.
Despite the costs associated with President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has continued to devote significant resources to modernizing its nuclear program.
Join Senior Fellow and Keystone Defense Initiative Director Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration Brandon Williams for a discussion on the administration's priorities in strengthening the US nuclear enterprise.
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