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With the New START treaty expired, the Trump administration is weighing expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal and potentially resuming underground tests, including increasing missile loadouts on Ohio-class submarines, a move that could spur a new arms race or pressure Russia and China toward a fresh treaty, though specifics remain unclear.
The United States accuses China of conducting at least one yield-producing nuclear test despite a moratorium, prompting renewed calls for a China-inclusive arms-control framework as New START expires, with CTBT monitoring details and questions about U.S. potential testing on the table.
The world just marked the longest period since 1945 without a nuclear test—eight years, four months, and 11 days—signaling a historic pause in nuclear explosions. But experts warn the milestone is fragile: with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talking of resuming testing and START treaty limits expiring, momentum toward renewed tests could rise. Since 1945, about 2,055 tests have been conducted by eight nations, led by the United States, and while most testing halted in the 1990s, North Korea's 2017 test remains the latest. Some scientists note sub‑critical tests could continue without an explosion, complicating deterrence and accountability, while the CTBT remains unsigned by the U.S., leaving strategic risk unresolved.
President Trump’s ambiguous threat to resume nuclear testing has led Russia to consider doing the same, raising concerns reminiscent of Cold War arms races.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to consider resuming nuclear weapons tests in response to President Trump's comments about potentially testing nuclear weapons, prompting concerns about a possible escalation despite Russia's adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to explore the possibility of resuming nuclear tests, following US President Trump's call for renewed testing, amid ongoing global nuclear arms stockpile increases and recent advancements in Russian nuclear technology.
Russian forces are intensifying their control over Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine amid ongoing street fighting, while Moscow considers resuming nuclear testing in response to deteriorating relations with the US, which has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992. The battle for Pokrovsk is crucial as its fall could allow Russian advances into key Ukrainian cities, despite Ukraine's efforts to defend the city amidst shortages and strategic challenges.
The article discusses the devastating long-term effects of US nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, highlighting environmental contamination, health issues, and cultural disconnection, and warns against resuming nuclear tests due to their catastrophic consequences for both local populations and global health.
President Trump announced plans to resume US nuclear testing, likely focusing on subcritical or non-explosive tests that do not produce mushroom clouds, according to experts. These tests involve laboratory simulations or small reactions, and do not violate existing treaties, but could impact global nuclear dynamics if other countries follow suit.
China denied President Trump's claim that it has conducted clandestine nuclear tests, emphasizing its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, while Trump suggested that China and Russia are testing underground nuclear weapons without public acknowledgment. The U.S. has not ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and there are ongoing debates about the nature of U.S. nuclear testing plans.
The article criticizes Donald Trump's recent order to resume nuclear testing, highlighting his lack of understanding about nuclear issues and the potential dangers of such actions, especially given his history of nuclear rhetoric and limited knowledge on the subject.
President Donald Trump is adopting a 'peace through strength' approach, emphasizing military power and bravado, with actions including threats, strikes, and potential nuclear testing, while shifting policies rapidly and without extensive consultation, raising concerns about consistency and long-term impact.
President Trump announced the resumption of US nuclear testing, raising concerns among experts about potential environmental and health risks, as well as geopolitical consequences, including provoking other nuclear powers to restart their programs.
A judge is set to decide on SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown that threatens food aid for 42 million people, while President Trump announces the resumption of nuclear testing, raising concerns about global nuclear stability and environmental risks.
President Trump announced the resumption of US nuclear testing with some inaccuracies and unclear details, prompting international scrutiny and debate about nuclear capabilities and modernization efforts, amidst ongoing global nuclear tensions.