US allies in Europe, Asia eye nuclear weapons amid Trump’s policy

A growing number of US allies in Europe and Asia are reportedly considering the development of their own nuclear weapons, a shift influenced by the foreign policy of US President Donald Trump, particularly his approach to relations with Russia.

Experts noted that the consensus among the great powers on non-proliferation is truly being shaken, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

Trump's actions, they argued, have spurred a belief in some allied nations that acquiring nuclear weapons would address concerns over America's perceived unreliability. Countries such as Germany, South Korea, and Japan are central to this debate, with all three nations possessing the technological capability to develop nuclear weapons in a relatively short period.

Despite their potential to produce such weapons, discussions in Germany and Japan are being held in highly restricted circles, primarily due to concerns about the impact on their global reputations. Both nations are cautious about the possible fallout from their involvement in nuclear weapons development, given the sensitive historical context surrounding World War II.

By Naila Huseynova