Staff Reports
In a world teetering on the brink of nuclear warfare, one would think national security experts would stick to, you know, actual national security. But it seems the Biden administration has other plans. A new appointee at the Department of Energy, Sneha Nahir, has thrown a colorful wrench into the machinery of nuclear policy by suggesting that “queering nuclear weapons” and a robust dose of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are the magic ingredients for a safer tomorrow.
Nahir dazzled everyone with her June 2023 article, where she touted queer theory as the solution to understanding and eliminating nuclear threats. According to her, this approach can foster a “nuclear justice” that imagines a world devoid of nuclear arms. It’s as if the fate of humanity hinges on a complex debate over gender identity rather than, say, technological advancement and strategic deterrence. Apparently, Nahir believes that if we just sprinkle in a little rainbow dust, our nuclear arsenals will disarm themselves.
Biden Energy Dept Official Once Wrote That America Should Be 'Queering Nuclear Weapons' https://t.co/VXMHBXHiAT
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 22, 2024
Before diving into the depths of nuclear security, Nahir sharpened her analytical skills working for various European institutions. So, it’s no surprise that someone who’s spent time overseas would be inclined to import a distinctly European flavor of political correctness into American nuclear policy. Her background might explain her key argument that a diverse workforce will help recognize threats, like white supremacist groups potentially targeting nuclear facilities. Forget about advanced surveillance and intelligence gathering—just hire more rainbow-hued employees.
One cannot help but chuckle at her claim that discrimination against queer individuals can somehow heighten nuclear risks. This begs the question: who knew that the potential for global annihilation depended on the number of queer people in the nuclear policy realm? If the Department of Energy is serious about national security, it would do well to consider more concrete security measures rather than focusing on the feelings of its workforce.
Nahir’s insistence on scrutinizing nuclear deterrence through a queer theory lens also raises eyebrows. It seems her vision for nuclear policy rejects any notion that robust deterrence has kept the worst of the world at bay. Instead, her utopian narrative posits that disarmament—a generally reckless proposition—could magically create safety. Should anyone point out the historical evidence that suggests the opposite, she might respond that they simply don’t understand the nuances of queer theory.
Instead of bolstering national security, the Biden administration appears more committed to an ideology that prioritizes identity politics over practical strategies. While world leaders engage in serious discussions on arms control, Nahir and her colleagues seem to be busy rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. If this is the new face of nuclear policy, one can only imagine what the future holds for America in a world populated by rogue states and irrational leaders.
