Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires

The New Start treaty, which has been pivotal in limiting the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads between the US and Russia, has expired, raising concerns about a potential new arms race between the two nations. This treaty has played a critical role in nuclear arms control since its inception, and its expiration marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape.

The expiration of the New Start treaty could lead to an increase in nuclear armament and tensions between the US and Russia, undermining decades of efforts to stabilize nuclear arsenals and potentially igniting a new phase in global military competition.