The nuclear treaty regime between the U.S. and Russia has long been under pressure. After the collapse of the INF treaty, New START was one of the last checks left standing on U.S. and Russian arsenals. Even that was significantly weakened after Russia suspended information sharing and inspections, but at least on paper, it still provided a cap on deployed strategic warheads and delivery systems.Now it’s gone.So today, lets look at the rise and fall nuclear arms limitations treaties, and what may happen now one of the last major limits has fallen away.
Summary
The video examines the collapse of the final major nuclear arms limitation treaty between the United States and Russia, known as New START. For decades, this agreement served as a critical check on the arsenals of both nations following the earlier collapse of the INF treaty. Although previously weakened by Russia suspending inspections and information sharing, the treaty still provided a formal cap on deployed strategic warheads and delivery systems until its expiration. The content explores the historical rise and fall of these restrictions and analyzes potential scenarios for the future without them.
Discussion includes the possibility of increased deployments on existing platforms like Minuteman III missiles and B-52 bombers if directed by leadership. The overview also touches upon broader proliferation pressures, noting that other nations such as France are expanding their nuclear infrastructure while China has suspended arms talks with the U.S. over concerns regarding weapons sales to Taiwan. The video considers whether a new deal might emerge or if the world moves toward an era without limits, referencing various reports on Russian modernization and missile threats. It concludes by questioning what comes next for global strategic stability as one of the last major constraints disappears.
