Trump’s nuclear arms race

<p>Last week, Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to &ldquo;immediately&rdquo; resume US nuclear weapons testing.</p> <p>The order breaks with more than three decades of protocol for the United States &ndash; justified, according to the president, by the actions of China and Russia.</p> <p>And as these nuclear-armed powers expand and modernise their arsenals, countries closer to Australia are openly debating whether to follow.</p> <p>Today, professor of strategic studies at the ANU and a contributor to&nbsp;<em>Australian Foreign Affairs</em>, Brendan Taylor, on what Trump&rsquo;s announcement means for the nuclear arms race, and what happens if our neighbours go nuclear.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Professor of strategic studies at the ANU and a contributor to <em>Australian Foreign Affairs</em>, Brendan Taylor</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Provided by U.S. Energy Department</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>