The Real Risk After New START Isn’t Arms Racing
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Started February 10, 2026
Without the treaty, nuclear forces will become hard to verify and harder to trust
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The Real Risk After New START Isn’t Arms Racing
Foreign Policy (United States) | Feb 09, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
The focus on nuclear treaties diverts attention from emerging threats; we must consider broader security challenges in our deliberations.
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Without New START, nations will have unchecked nuclear ambitions, potentially leading to a dangerous arms race and increased global instability.
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Feb 10, 2026
While New START has benefits, its limitations highlight the need for innovative approaches to nuclear arms control beyond traditional treaties.
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Feb 10, 2026
Maintaining the New START treaty is essential to ensure transparency and trust between nuclear powers, reducing the risk of miscalculation.
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The verification mechanisms in New START are flawed; we should prioritize developing new frameworks over extending outdated treaties.
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