Global Crises
What will happen when there are no guardrails on nuclear weapons?
With New START set to expire next week, a new arms race may be upon us
January 29, 2026
With New START set to expire next week, a new arms race may be upon us
There's some encouraging signs for restraint but the document still pays homage to American militarism
In their own way, Donald Trump and Mark Carney both heralded the end of the rules-based order
The US appears intent on using discrete military action while restricting rivals’ access to key regions, resources, technologies, and governance mechanisms
As Trump's invasion of Venezuela shows, the premier non-proliferation treaty has eroded and risks becoming irrelevant
He thinks he can get a better deal but experts say letting it lapse in February could put a nuclear arms race back on the table
