The idea of developing so-called tactical nuclear weapons could lead to unintended consequences, according to Michael Burns, a political and military analyst in New York.
Burns made the remarks in an interview with Press TV on Friday while commenting on reports that US President Donald Trump is ready to unveil a nuclear weapons policy.
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced that it prepares to unveil its review of the US nuclear posture, while more experts have warned that developing a new type of nuclear weapons to meet the president’s demands would trigger an arms race.
“The idea of developing these tactical nuclear weapons which is what they are. Nuclear weapons are used in theater of operations, and the persuasive allure of this idea is that they are small, they are confined, they are used in battlefield conditions and they don’t risk threatening civilian populations,” Burns said.
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