A second Cold War? How Trump’s decision to test nukes after 30 years could trigger a ‘chain reaction’

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A second Cold War? How Trump’s decision to test nukes after 30 years could trigger a ‘chain reaction’

Thursday 30th October 2025, 2:31PM

President Trump has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a 30-year moratorium. Citing the nuclear expansion of Russia and China, the decision signals a major policy shift. This move has drawn swift international criticism and concerns about a new era of nuclear brinkmanship.

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