Shifting Nuclear Landscapes

This chapter examines the evolving global nuclear order, emphasizing a recent treaty banning nuclear weapons, signed by over 80 nations. It reflects on historical fears and successes of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty while addressing the challenges posed by new nuclear players like North Korea and regional tensions between countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia. The narrative explores the implications of modernization and potential proliferation dynamics in East Asia and the Middle East, raising concerns about a new arms race.