Nuclear War

The current nuclear threat level is elevated due to a combination of factors: the potential resumption of U.S. nuclear testing, which would disrupt longstanding arms control norms; Japan's consideration of nuclear weapons, which could destabilize regional security in East Asia; and Iran's ongoing nuclear activities, which continue to raise proliferation concerns. These developments are occurring in a context of deteriorating international arms control agreements, modernization of nuclear arsenals by major powers, and reduced diplomatic engagement, all of which contribute to a more precarious global nuclear environment.