The Duran Podcast Poseidon and Trump nuclear testing
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Nov 2, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the alarming implications of the Russian Poseidon missile and Burevestnik systems. Trump’s proposal for increased US nuclear testing is analyzed, sparking debates on arms control and potential escalations. Insight is provided into the advanced tech behind these weapons and their destabilizing effects. The hosts ponder the potential consequences if China adopts Russian technology, and the balance of nuclear power shifts. An intriguing narrative unfolds around Belgium's controversial proposal for missile strikes against Russia.
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New Nuclear-Powered Strategic Weapons
- The Poseidon and Burevestnik represent novel nuclear-powered, hard-to-detect weapons that drastically raise strategic instability.
- Alexander Mercouris warns their closed-cycle miniaturized reactor tech is a major breakthrough with wide military and civilian implications.
Closed-Cycle Reactor Implication
- Norwegians reported no radioactive discharge from the Burevestnik test, suggesting a closed-cycle reactor design.
- Mercouris says this implies a technological leap enabling compact, long-duration nuclear propulsion hard to detect at sea.
Pursue New Arms-Control Talks
- Do pursue renewed START-style negotiations to address novel weapons and restore strategic stability.
- Avoid unilateral escalation like resuming nuclear tests that erode non-proliferation norms.