Nuclear War

The current nuclear threat level is elevated due to several concerning trends: the modernization of nuclear arsenals, as evidenced by the completion of the B61-13 and ongoing sustainment of the B61-12, suggests an arms race dynamic. Additionally, the potential resumption of nuclear testing by the U.S., as indicated by recent statements, undermines decades of nuclear non-proliferation efforts and could provoke similar actions by other nuclear states, increasing the risk of miscalculation or escalation. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions, particularly involving major powers like the U.S., Russia, and China, exacerbate the situation, as does the erosion of arms control treaties and reduced communication channels, which historically have helped manage crises.