Nuclear War

The current global nuclear risk is exacerbated by several factors: the potential expiration of the New START treaty, which could lead to an unregulated arms race between the US and Russia; the modernization of nuclear arsenals, as evidenced by the completion of the B61-13 production unit; and geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia's threats to use nuclear weapons if faced with significant military setbacks. Additionally, the potential resumption of US nuclear testing, as suggested by recent political rhetoric, undermines decades of non-proliferation efforts and could trigger similar actions by other nuclear states, further destabilizing global security. The lack of effective communication channels and the rise of new technologies, such as AI and drone swarms, add layers of complexity and unpredictability to the nuclear landscape.