It is being reported that the US is planning a 'dramatic reduction' in its nuclear arsenal. In a talk at George Washington University, Under Secretary for Arms Control Ellen Tauscher spoke about Obama's desire for a 'nuclear zero' wold. Today's announcement seems to be step in that direction. However at the talk, Tauscher concluded:
"While we still have adversaries and allies that have them [nuclear weapons], we will have them."
How is this statement compatible with a nuclear zero future? Reduction is a start but if everyone holds Tauscher’s view then that future will be nothing more than a dream.