France Pushes The Envelope On Global Nuclear War
France is preparing to expand its nuclear arsenal and potentially deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets across Europe, raising the stakes of a confrontation with Russia as Moscow warns the initiative could destabilize nuclear security. “France’s forward deterrence initiative further adds to and complements NATO’s nuclear deterrence, it does not replace it,” a NATO official told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “As France’s nuclear forces are independent and France determines its nuclear doctrine nationally, questions about the initiative’s specific arrangements are best addressed to the French authorities.” Opinions were divided among experts as to whether this would heighten or reduce nuclear tensions in Europe. (RELATED: NATO Descends Into Circular Firing Squad As Members Fight Over Ukraine Funding) “If France were to put nuclear weapons in other nations, it would erode the rule of law…