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Nuclear Arms Control at Risk Amidst Growing Tensions

6/28/2025

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The SIPRI Yearbook 2025 paints a troubling picture of the nuclear arms control landscape, revealing the decay of vital treaties and the aggressive modernization of arsenals by nuclear powers. China's expanding nuclear capabilities, driven by political and technological shifts, adds to the tension. With the New START Treaty set to expire in 2026, fears of an arms race loom large amidst growing secrecy and halted discussions.

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Story summary

The SIPRI Yearbook 2025 paints a troubling picture of the nuclear arms control landscape, revealing the decay of vital treaties and the aggressive modernization of arsenals by nuclear powers. China's expanding nuclear capabilities, driven by political and technological shifts, adds to the tension. With the New START Treaty set to expire in 2026, fears of an arms race loom large amidst growing secrecy and halted discussions.