Science: The United States is considering the development and deployment of new nuclear weapon designs, the objective being to sustain the nation’s ultimate deterrent for the foreseeable future.* These initiatives are presented as supporting the highest U.S. security priorities, which include countering the threats of terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons--priorities that are widely shared internationally
For the UNESCO section chief, “striking a balance between global coherence and respect for national ownership and cultural diversity is both essential and complex.”
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