Supply of Cluster Bombs to Ukraine by the Biden Administration

SOURCE www.newyorker.com
The Biden Administration has decided to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, a controversial move due to the indiscriminate nature of these bombs and the potential long-term consequences. The decision is seen as blurring moral lines and could escalate the conflict with Russia. There are concerns about the use of advanced weaponry and the risk of nuclear weapons being involved in the conflict.

Key Points

  • Cluster bombs were used by the U.S. in Vietnam and Afghanistan
  • Over 120 nations have condemned the use of cluster bombs
  • Supplying cluster bombs could increase suffering and make more of Ukraine uninhabitable
  • There are concerns about escalation and miscalculation in the conflict

Cons

  • Cluster bombs are indiscriminate and can cause long-term harm
  • The decision blurs moral high ground
  • Could escalate conflict with Russia
  • Risk of nuclear weapons being involved