Convene an emergency session of the UN Security Council to address the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus and reaffirm commitments to nonproliferation.
Nuclear War
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History
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Method
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Nuclear War Risk
4.2 / 5
High Risk
-0.3 from previous reading
Assessment for this date
Recent Russian nuclear activities and the breakdown of key nonproliferation treaties have significantly heightened global nuclear tensions.
Record date
May 26, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current nuclear threat level is elevated due to Russia's recent nuclear exercises and deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus, which exacerbates regional tensions and undermines strategic stability. Additionally, the failure of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) review conference to reach consensus indicates a weakening of global nuclear governance frameworks. These developments occur in a context where major nuclear powers are modernizing their arsenals and crisis communication channels remain insufficient, increasing the risk of miscalculation or accidental escalation.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Strengthen diplomatic efforts to revive and update arms control agreements, focusing on reducing nuclear arsenals and enhancing verification mechanisms.
Launch awareness campaigns highlighting the risks of nuclear proliferation and the importance of arms control treaties to global security.
Enhance communication and de-escalation protocols with potential adversaries to prevent accidental nuclear exchanges.
Advocate for nuclear disarmament and support political candidates who prioritize arms control and nonproliferation policies.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- UN nuclear non-proliferation talks fail Publisher: The Straits Times
- Nuclear nonproliferation treaty review fails to reach consensus again Publisher: 毎日新聞
- ‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus? Publisher: Al Jazeera
- Russia launches nuclear war games on Europe’s doorstep as Nato issues stark warning Publisher: The Independent
- Putin says using nuclear weapons would be ‘last resort’ after massive joint drills with Belarus Publisher: The Independent