A Ticking Time Bomb: How Nuclear Arms Shape Global Security

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As global leaders continue to push nationalistic agendas and prioritise military solutions, the need for nuclear disarmament has never been more urgent.

The increasing likelihood of using nuclear weapons in global conflicts is arguably the most significant and alarming development in international relations in recent decades. The use of such weapons, once considered taboo because of their catastrophic impact, now looms as a real possibility in conflicts involving nuclear-armed states.

The threat of nuclear warfare was palpable during Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan, where the spectre of nuclear escalation was ever-present. Similarly, the ongoing standoff between Iran and Israel, as well as the war between Russia and Ukraine, underscores how the presence of nuclear weapons complicates military strategies and international diplomacy.



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