Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- The world has surpassed eight years without a nuclear test, marking the longest period since the first nuclear explosion in 1945, with the last test conducted by North Korea in September 2017.
- Despite this milestone, concerns remain high due to recent threats by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume nuclear testing, potentially destabilizing global security.
- The US and Russia, which together hold 90% of the world's nuclear weapons, face uncertainty as the New Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (START) is set to expire in February 2024, possibly leading to an increase in deployed nuclear warheads.
- Experts argue that modern technology allows nuclear powers to maintain their arsenals without explosive testing, warning that renewed tests
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