Critical Analysis of Trumpʼs Nuclear Policy : Toward the Only Winner Through the Rule of Power

This paper will clarify the nuclear policy of the administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump by critically examining two documents and one particular event. The first document is the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), submitted to the US Congress by the Trump administration on February 2, 2018; the second one is the Missile Defense Review (MDR), submitted accordingly on January 17, 2019. The above-mentioned event was the withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) on February 2, 2019. These documents along with the withdrawal clearly display the essence of the US nuclear policy and strategy. In general, President Trumpʼs nuclear policy is quite different from those of the previous administrations. It adopts an “America First” policy in every field—for example, by withdrawing from important international treaties and commitments. It also completely opposes the principle of international cooperation and collaboration. Additionally, it is seeking to acquire unrivaled military strength mainly through nuclear forces and by denying the rules of international law and international organizations. It also is changing the fundamental norms of international peace and security. This paper criticizes many aspects of President Trumpʼs nuclear policy, and researches on what exactly is the strategy he is pursuing.Article