CLEAN : World headed for new era of nuclear rearmament: SIPRI

The video discusses the increasing trend of nuclear arsenals globally, driven by recent geopolitical tensions and nuclear signaling, particularly by President Putin. This has brought nuclear issues back into public focus, complicating disarmament efforts. The video highlights the reversal of post-Cold War trends of reducing nuclear stockpiles, with countries like China, India, and the UK increasing their arsenals. It also examines the limitations of current arms control agreements, such as New START, which cap deployed weapons but not stockpiles, and emphasizes the need for renewed multilateral negotiations to manage nuclear risks.

What role does the New START treaty play in nuclear arsenal management?

Discuss the implications of the potential increase in global nuclear weapons.