CLEAN : World headed for new era of nuclear rearmament: SIPRI

The video discusses the increasing trend of nuclear arsenals globally, driven by recent geopolitical tensions and nuclear signaling, particularly by President Putin. This has brought nuclear issues back into public focus, complicating disarmament efforts. The video highlights the reversal of post-Cold War trends of reducing nuclear stockpiles, with countries like China, India, and the UK increasing their arsenals. It also examines the limitations of current arms control agreements, such as New START, which cap deployed weapons but not stockpiles, and emphasizes the need for renewed multilateral negotiations to manage nuclear risks.

What has President Putin's recent nuclear signaling led to in terms of global nuclear strategies?

• A global agreement on nuclear disarmament

• A complete halt in nuclear weapon production

• An increase in public awareness and potential strategy adjustments

• A decrease in nuclear arsenals worldwide

Why is it crucial for countries to engage in multilateral arms control negotiations now?

• To address the high risk of nuclear escalation

• To increase their nuclear arsenals

• To focus on economic growth

• To develop new types of nuclear weapons

Which trend regarding nuclear warheads has reversed since the end of the Cold War?

• The trend of stable nuclear arsenals

• The trend of nuclear disarmament

• The trend of increasing nuclear arsenals

• The trend of decreasing nuclear arsenals

What is the primary limitation of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia?

• It bans the production of new nuclear weapons

• It only limits the deployment of nuclear weapons

• It limits the number of nuclear stockpiles

• It enforces complete nuclear disarmament

Which countries have recently increased their nuclear stockpiles?

• All NATO countries

• China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and the United Kingdom

• Only Russia and the United States

• Only non-nuclear weapon states