The final nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire within hours, raising serious fears of a renewed global arms race. Unless both sides reach a last-minute agreement, the two largest nuclear powers will face no legal limits on their arsenals for the first time in more than fifty years. […]
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Global nuclear arms control faces growing strain in 2026
Global nuclear arms control is expected to weaken further in 2026, experts warn. Key treaties face expiry or deadlock, raising risks to international security. Analysts describe the outlook for nuclear safeguards as bleak. Two major developments will shape the year ahead. The US-Russia New START treaty expires on February 5, removing limits on nuclear arsenals. […]