The New START treaty, the final active nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, is approaching its expiration date. This pact has regulated and limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems held by both countries.
Once the treaty expires, there will be no formal limits on the nuclear arsenals of the two largest nuclear powers. This marks the end of an era of bilateral arms control efforts aimed at reducing the risk of nuclear escalation.
**Why this matters**
The expiration of the New START treaty removes established verification measures and caps on nuclear weapons, potentially increasing uncertainty and tensions between the US and Russia. Without this agreement, there are fewer mechanisms to promote transparency and prevent an arms race, which could affect global security and stability.
Source: NewsData