U.S. Official Questions Relevance of Nuclear Arms Treaty Amid Expansion

A senior U.S. official has raised concerns about the relevance of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) in light of significant nuclear arsenal expansion by a major nuclear power. According to Jin10, the Deputy Secretary of State for Arms Control emphasized that the treaty, which has been a cornerstone of nuclear arms control for over half a century, may no longer be effective in its current form. The official's remarks highlight the challenges faced in maintaining global nuclear stability and the need for updated agreements to address evolving threats.