 But Pentagon officials said Monday that they will continue with the program because it's essential for national security. Both Russia and China have plans to modernize and expand their nuclear arsenals over the next decade. Louie Martinez, ABC News, the Pentagon. The United Nations sounding the alarm about the Taliban's morality police. According to a new report, the UN says it contributes to a climate of fear and intimidation in Afghanistan by using threats, excessive force or detentions.