Is a New Nuclear Arms Race Brewing?
February 4, 2026
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Is a New Nuclear Arms Race Brewing?
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<p>Between them, the US and Russia hold 90 per cent of the world’s nuclear firepower.</p> <p>But today, the New START Treaty, which limits the number of missiles and warheads in their arsenals, expires.</p> <p>President Putin first suspended it two years ago.</p> <p>Now, without a last-minute deal, it looks set to collapse for good amid fears of a new nuclear arms race.</p> <p>Today, a view from the inside as we speak with Paul Dean – who helped implement the Treaty and is now a Vice President for the US-based ‘Nuclear Threat Initiative’ – on the threat of nuclear war.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Paul Dean, Vice President of Nuclear Threat Initiative’s Global Nuclear Policy Program</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>U.S. Energy Department via AP, File</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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