The Doomsday Clock stands at 90 seconds to midnight – the closest to global catastrophe it has ever been. As geopolitical competition intensifies, nuclear risks are resurging at an alarming rate. The collapse of key arms control agreements, such as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, has removed crucial safeguards. Efforts to extend or replace existing treaties face significant hurdles in the current geopolitical climate.
This expert panel discusses key questions including:
Are we already in the middle of a global nuclear arms race?
How can international arms control treaties be negotiated in the current geopolitical environment?
Does a new US president change the nuclear calculus?
Is the US still able to reassure allies of its ‘extended deterrence’?
How can we reduce the risk of additional proliferation?
Which states might want to acquire nuclear weapons and what can we do about it?
