Biden Administration Energy Official Advocates for 'Queering Nuclear Weapons'
Sneha Nair's views on integrating queer theory into nuclear policy spark debate over national security and DEI principles.
- Sneha Nair, appointed as a special assistant at the DOE, co-authored an article on 'queering nuclear weapons.'
- Nair argues that queer theory can reshape nuclear disarmament and enhance security by promoting DEI values.
- Critics question the relevance of DEI principles in nuclear policy, citing concerns over national security priorities.
- Nair's appointment comes amid heightened nuclear tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea.
- The DOE has not commented on Nair's past writings or her role in shaping nuclear policy.