Strategic nuclear weapons reductions are a complex global issue, and recent discussions highlight the evolving landscape of international security. Currently, the focus is on initiating talks between the United States and Russia, but a truly extensive approach will inevitably require the inclusion of other nuclear powers like Britain and France.I’ve found that lasting arms control relies on broad participation, not just bilateral agreements.
The Path Forward: Bilateral Talks as a Starting Point
Russia has proposed a voluntary one-year extension of the New START treaty‘s limits on deployed strategic nuclear weapons, contingent upon a reciprocal commitment from the U.S. This proposal surfaced this month as the treaty nears its expiration next year. Essentially, it’s a call









