HIROSHIMA - US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard warned at a security conference in Hiroshima of the growing threat of nuclear conflict. In her speech, she warned of the tense global situation and the growing risk that the current geopolitical rivalry could lead to disastrous consequences.
"The world is once again at a crossroads. The threat of nuclear annihilation is not a thing of the past but a reality of today," Gabbard said. She stressed that the modernization of nuclear arsenals, rising tensions between major powers and the lack of diplomatic safeguards greatly increase the risk of misunderstandings that could have devastating consequences.
In her speech, she recalled the historic events of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a warning of what could await humanity if nuclear weapons are used again. "Everyone who possesses nuclear weapons today should visit this place. Hiroshima is not just a city - it is a memento. And a warning," Gabbard told an audience of diplomats, security experts and survivors of the 1945 bombing.
According to her, the international community is failing to respond to current developments. She called for increased dialogue between the nuclear powers and the renewal of binding arms control agreements. She proposed the creation of a new crisis platform to communicate directly in tense situations and thus prevent unintended escalation.
Reactions to her speech were mixed. Some diplomats appreciated the courage to speak openly about the risks, while others pointed to the limited possibilities for concrete action. But security analysts agree that Gabbard's speech opened an important debate about the future of global security.
Gabbard, who in 2023 became the first woman ever to lead all U.S. intelligence agencies, is known for her emphasis on diplomacy and preventive security policy. Her message from Hiroshima thus resonates as a call for international responsibility, peace and cooperation.
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