NPT
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What Is the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Why Does It Matter?
The 1970 treaty that constrains nuclear weapons spread is fracturing as nuclear powers resist disarmament and emerging states demand leverage.
Geopolitics
Nuclear treaty system fractures as NPT review conference collapses without consensus
Third consecutive failure of non-proliferation talks signals accelerating breakdown of Cold War arms control architecture as Russia suspends New START, China expands warhead production, and threshold states prepare contingency programs.