Eighty years after Hiroshima, the big nuclear risks are in Asia (Al Hynes – ASPI The Strategist)

Eighty years ago, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki helped end the largest war in history. The bomb has reshaped global power, deterrence and diplomacy ever since. Today, much of the world’s nuclear attention is fixed on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Russia’s brinkmanship. But Asia remains the region most affected by the nuclear age. In Asia, where nuclear weapons were first used in warfare, nuclear issues continue to shape security dynamics.

Eighty years after Hiroshima, the big nuclear risks are in Asia | The Strategist