Experts praised the statement but questioned the Biden administration’s long-term vision for arms control.
Bill Hartung of the Quincy Institute welcomed Sullivan’s speech as a positive sign at a time when “lowering the temperature on the nuclear issue is imperative.”
“Today, we have the number and type of capabilities that we need,” he said, noting that the U.S. was seeking to establish “comprehensive” deterrence with a mix of nuclear and conventional elements. When it comes to China, Sullivan lamented that “the PRC has thus far opted not to come to the table for substantive dialogue.”
He did, however, note that he had a “candid discussion” about improving communication with Beijing at a meeting with China’s top foreign policy official in Vienna, Austria, earlier this year.
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