World Entering New Era Nuclear Powers Build Up Arsenals Sipri Think Tank Says 2025 06 15
ReutersJUN 16
Nuclear modernization represents necessary deterrence against growing global threats. China's rapid arsenal expansion and aggressive military posture in the Indo-Pacific requires robust Western nuclear capabilities to maintain strategic stability. Russia's invasion of Ukraine demonstrates the importance of credible nuclear deterrence in preventing further aggression. Modern nuclear systems with improved accuracy and survivability actually reduce risks by ensuring reliable deterrence without requiring massive stockpiles.
The nuclear buildup reflects legitimate security concerns as authoritarian regimes like China and Russia expand their arsenals while threatening democratic allies. America's nuclear modernization ensures credible deterrence against growing threats, while allies like the UK and France maintain independent capabilities to counter regional dangers. The collapse of arms control stems from adversaries' unwillingness to negotiate in good faith, not Western intransigence.
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Western powers are fueling a dangerous arms race through massive military spending increases and nuclear modernization programs that destabilize global security. The U.S. withdrawal from arms control agreements and deployment of missile defense systems forces other nations to enhance their deterrent capabilities for legitimate self-defense. China's measured nuclear expansion maintains minimum deterrence while America's trillion-dollar arsenal modernization represents true militarism.