Has the Russia-Ukraine war blown up the global nuclear order?

Posted: 1st July 2022

By Lauren Sukin | June 28, 2022

illustration of chess pieces made of flags of the nine nuclear weapons states falling over with Ukrainian flag in the background

Illustration by Thomas Gaulkin

The Russian nuclear saber-rattling that has accompanied the invasion of Ukraine represents a level of nuclear risk unprecedented since the end of the Cold War. One wonders how global nuclear politics will adapt to these changing circumstances. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war poses major challenges for several core international institutions and issues, from the upcoming Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to President Biden’s proposed arms control efforts with Russia and China.

https://thebulletin.org/2022/06/has-the-russia-ukraine-war-blown-up-the-global-nuclear-order/?utm_so…
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