Nuclear War

The current nuclear threat level is elevated due to a combination of factors: the breakdown of arms control treaties, such as the INF Treaty and challenges to the New START, modernization of nuclear arsenals by major powers, and the development of new nuclear doctrines that lower the threshold for nuclear use. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia, Belarus, and the United States, are exacerbated by military exercises that include nuclear components, as well as the lack of effective communication channels to manage crises. Historical reminders of the devastation caused by nuclear weapons, as seen in the commemorations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, underscore the persistent risk of nuclear conflict in a world where diplomatic efforts for disarmament are increasingly sidelined.