Facilitate urgent diplomatic dialogues to renew and expand arms control treaties.
Nuclear War
Nuclear War Risk
Assessment for this date
Recent developments indicate a heightened risk of nuclear conflict due to increased nuclear modernization, potential treaty breakdowns, and geopolitical tensions involving nuclear weapons deployment.
November 24, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global nuclear threat level is elevated due to several converging factors: the modernization and miniaturization of nuclear arsenals by major powers like China, discussions around resuming nuclear testing by the US, and strategic shifts such as Japan reconsidering its non-nuclear stance. These developments occur amidst the potential expiration of key arms control treaties, reduced diplomatic communications, and increased geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia and NATO. The call for European tactical nuclear weapons further exacerbates the risk, reflecting a broader trend of eroding nuclear norms and increasing reliance on nuclear deterrence in international security strategies.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase investment in crisis communication channels to prevent accidental escalations.
Advocate for public awareness campaigns on the risks of nuclear proliferation and testing.
Enhance training and protocols to manage nuclear arsenals safely and securely.
Develop technologies to improve nuclear detection and monitoring capabilities.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- B61-13 first production unit completed ahead of schedule
- Sandia’s unique role in nuclear deterrence
- Miniaturization and Modernization: The Untold Story of China’s Nuclear Weapons Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- America’s Allies Should Go Nuclear: Selective Proliferation Will Strengthen the Global Order, Not End It Publisher: Foreign Affairs
- Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats Publisher: CNN