GENERAL
The Dawn of a Dangerous New Era: Nuclear Arms Control Collapses, Global Proliferation Looms
The expiration of the New START treaty marks the end of an era, leaving the world without active nuclear arms control agreements for the first time in decades. Primarily driven by Russia's strategic recalibration and the Ukraine war, this collapse is poised to unleash unprecedented global nuclear proliferation. Nations worldwide, from China to Japan and Germany, are now incentivized to develop or expand their nuclear arsenals, dramatically increasing global insecurity.