Silo Sponge Paradox: US Nuclear Restraint vs China’s Breakout (Assets)

Executive Summary As of May 15, 2026, The United States has formalised the Restrain and Hedge doctrine to mitigate a mature two-peer nuclear environment following the expiration of New START on February 5, 2026. This strategic pivot de-prioritizes Damage Limitation—deeming it mathematically unviable against China’s 320 solid-fuel ICBM silos—and shifts toward an Industrial Hedge targeting … Leggi tutto Silo Sponge Paradox: US Nuclear Restraint vs China’s Breakout (Assets)