Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study
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Why in news
SIPRI released a study warning that the nine nuclear-armed states are reversing disarmament efforts by expanding and modernizing their arsenals.
Background
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) identified nine nuclear powers: China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These nations currently possess a total of 12,187 nuclear warheads, most of which are in military stockpiles.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal nuclear warheads possessed by the nine nuclear powers: 12,187
- BodySIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
- FactNuclear powers identified: China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, UK, and USA
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the current trend of nuclear arsenal modernization and expansion on global strategic stability and the efficacy of non-proliferation regimes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Erosion of disarmament: Reversal of decades of arms control treaties and multilateral disarmament efforts
- Escalation risk: Increased risk of miscalculation and rapid escalation due to modernized, diverse nuclear stockpiles
Keywords: Nuclear Proliferation · Strategic Stability · Arms Control · Non-Proliferation · Geopolitical Tension
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