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Nov 22, 2023 · The ongoing shift in the military balance of the conventional and nuclear forces relevant to an armed conflict over Taiwan arguably makes a Chinese decision to resolve the Taiwan problem by force more likely. And that is a problem for both the United States and China.
Nov 25, 2013 · In the interview, Milchan spoke about his involvement in clandestine arms deals and efforts to buy technologies that Israel allegedly needed to make nuclear weapons, as detailed in a preview...
Taiwan was able to acquire nuclear technology from abroad (including a research reactor from Canada and low-grade plutonium from the United States) allegedly for a civilian energy system, but in actuality to develop fuel for nuclear weapons.
Jun 27, 2023 · Climbing the creaky wooden stairs to a conference hall was Arnon Milchan, who not only admitted to spending years committing espionage in the United States, including recruiting spies and...
Mar 14, 2024 · Taiwan’s covert nuclear weapons program began in earnest following China’s first successful nuclear test in 1964. The test shattered Taiwan’s sense of security.
In this vein, recall that Taiwan pursued a nuclear weapons program for decades before relinquishing its nuclear ambitions in the 1980s. Taipei’s leaders may be tempted to restart the island’s long-defunct nuclear program if they conclude no other course of action can deter a Chinese invasion.
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Jan 10, 2019 · U.S. government officials believed that even a few nuclear weapons would worsen Taiwan’s security situation and complicate U.S. efforts to normalize relations with Beijing while maintaining economic and security ties with Taipei.
