The Bulletin Nuclear Treaty Expires, Assisted Suicide in NY, and Gender Obsessed-Culture
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Feb 13, 2026 
Erin Dumbacher, a Stanton nuclear security senior fellow with experience in defense policy, explains why the last US–Russia arms treaty expired and what that means for verification, escalation risks, and China’s buildup. Bonnie Kristian, deputy editor at Christianity Today and cultural writer, critiques today’s fixation on gender and urges quieter, character-focused formation. Short, topical, and timely conversations.
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New START's Purpose And Loss
- New START capped U.S. and Russian deployed strategic warheads at 1,550 each and included robust verification measures.
- Its expiration leaves legally unverified limits and reduces transparency that historically prevented arms races.
Russian Nuclear Signaling Around Ukraine
- Russia has used nuclear threats around Ukraine and maintains battlefield nuclear capabilities that complicate deterrence.
- Any nuclear use would be multigenerational in harm and would not be a limited, simple conflict.
Restore Verification And Transparency
- Preserve verification, non-interference, and on-site inspections as tools to reduce nuclear escalation risk.
- Re-establish data exchanges and commitments so leaders avoid surprise and have time to validate threats.
