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Fears of nuclear arms race rise

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires

The expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia on Thursday has sparked fears about a nuclear arms race, with the two biggest nuclear superpowers without limits on their arsenals for the first time in decades.

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US-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

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The treaty limiting US and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know

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A New Nuclear Age Beckons as Clock Ticks Down on Last Russia-US Arms Deal

MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The last nuclear treaty ‌between Russia and the United States is due ‌to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.

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Russia says it's open to diplomacy but will counter any new threats after expiry of nuclear treaty

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Russia Won't Be Provoked Into Arms Race After Nuclear Treaty Expires, Ryabkov Says

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Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire

The treaty capped the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for each party to 1,550.

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US-Russia nuclear treaty expires as warnings grow of new arms race

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Russia, criticising US, says lapse of treaty means no more nuclear limits

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For the First Time in Half a Century, We Won’t Have a Nuclear Treaty With Russia. Trump Is Totally Unprepared.

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Nuclear deterrent strategy 'no longer fit for purpose'

The UK’s nuclear deterrent strategy is outdated and a lack of expertise has left the country with an “awful lot of ground to make up”, a report backed by the former head of the civil service has warned.

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America needs a nuclear nonproliferation policy … again

For the last 16 years, the US has not had any nuclear nonproliferation policies. Henry Sokolski in this op-ed argues why that needs to change.

Trump Nuclear State Outreach Plan Surfaces Old Waste Hurdle (1)

The Trump administration’s growing nuclear energy push now includes enlisting state help handling spent fuel, a politically tricky issue with a history of facing legal obstacles.

USA Today

Fallout maps show what could happen if America’s nuclear missile silos were attacked

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US nuke silos get $140 billion upgrade. Are they a liability or asset?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sponge metaphor first emerged in 1978 when the Air Force’s top general announced a new plan to base cutting-edge nuclear missiles in the Southwest. The “Missile, Experimental ...

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Japan’s Nuclear Submarine Debate Gains Momentum Amid Rising Pacific Threats

The debate over nuclear-powered submarines is likely to serve as a critical indicator of Japan’s strategic trajectory.

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It’s Debatable explores Trump foreign policy, risk of nuclear war

In this week's It’s Debatable article, Rosen and Moster debate if President Trump's foreign policy actions have increased the risk of nuclear war.