Nuclear War

The nuclear threat level is heightened due to several converging factors: Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear capabilities amidst stalled negotiations and heightened rhetoric from the U.S., China's allegations against Japan's nuclear intentions, and Russia's aggressive nuclear posture. These developments occur in a context of eroding arms control frameworks, such as the breakdown of the INF Treaty and challenges to the NPT, alongside modernization of nuclear arsenals by major powers. The lack of effective crisis communication channels further exacerbates the risk of miscalculation or unintended escalation.