Biden nuclear security official called for 'queering nuclear weapons'

A nuclear policy "expert," Sneha Nair, appointed under the Biden administration, previously advocated for "queering nuclear weapons" in a June 2023 article. She argues that incorporating "queer theory" can reshape American nuclear policy by prioritizing individual rights over national security.

Nair works at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees U.S. nuclear safety. The article emphasizes that the U.S. nuclear stockpile faces increasing scrutiny due to tensions with Russia and China, which are expanding their arsenals.

The piece highlights a critical view of how traditional nuclear discourse is often gendered, questioning established norms and advocating for a reimagined approach to nuclear disarmament.