>I am uncertain that more nuclear weapons in the hands of more groups will ultimately lead to more safety.

Try to tell Ukraine this, if they had nukes then a lot of people would be alive. But I understand your point if your country already has nukes or it does not have imperialist/aggressive countries as neighbors.

But to get protected from the insane empire neighbor IMo this days you do not longer need super complex rockets, a ton of small drones with dirty bombs in it wold also do a good job preventing an invasion, you need to first prove the world how effective it is.