Nuclear weapons haven’t been tested in the United States since 1992. Find out why, and what could happen if the hiatus ends.

Japan doesn’t seem likely to develop nuclear weapons in the short-term. However, the tensions that triggered this episode are not likely to end soon. This raises questions about the feasibility of a Japanese nuclear programme and the sustainability of Japan’s non-nuclear position.

European powers are examining how to their bolster nuclear arsenals to guard against Russia amid questions about America’s commitment to NATO.

The New START treaty, which limits nuclear weapons, is due to expire in February.

An ally and former adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin and former President Boris Yeltsin said the country could use nuclear weapons against Europe should Russia ever be on the verge of defeat in its ongoing war with Ukraine.

Between the Ukraine War and Operation Midnight Hammer, nuclear deterrence once again proved itself to be the defining issue of the year.

Sergey Karaganov, a former adviser to Vladimir Putin, warned that Russia could deploy nuclear weapons if it came close to defeat.

On February 5, a treaty capping the numbers of deployed Russian and US nuclear warheads will expire, marking the first time in more than half a century that the two countries' nuclear programs will be unconstrained by numerical limits.

The death of the last treaty between Russia and the U.S. that limited the size of nuclear arsenals may spark a new arms race, says a former security council director.

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