Pentagon official repeats nuclear deterrence crisis warning

A senior Pentagon official has reiterated that the United States is in a crisis due to the need for nuclear deterrence against both Russia and China simultaneously. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters Robert Kadlec stated, 'This is not a hypothetical problem of the future. This is a crisis unfolding right now.' The warning also cited the growing capabilities of North Korea as a compounding factor in the strategic challenge.