In a world increasingly desensitized to nuclear threats, Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Peace Prize serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of atomic warfare. This organization of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors has tirelessly shared their harrowing experiences for decades, putting faces and stories to the abstract horror of nuclear devastation. The recognition amplifies the urgent need to heed the voices of those who have witnessed atomic destruction firsthand, making them uniquely deserving of this honor.

New York Times

The world now stands on the brink of a renewed nuclear arms race. As tensions rise between major powers, the US, Russia, and China are modernizing and expanding their nuclear arsenals. The once-diminished specter of nuclear conflict looms large again, with leaders openly discussing the possibility of using such weapons. This alarming shift threatens to unravel decades of disarmament progress, potentially leading to a more unstable and dangerous world. Nations face critical decisions about nuclear policy that could dramatically escalate global tensions or, conversely, de-escalate it. We are at an old crossroads again.

The Nation

There is a 51% chance a new nuclear-armed state emerge before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Euronews