Day: April 22, 2026

Rising conflicts and expanding arsenals are increasing nuclear risks, but past movements show disarmament is possible. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons reflects global opposition and the need for collective action to eliminate nuclear weapons.

Jacqueline Cabasso critiques nuclear deterrence as a fear-driven ideology that fuels arms races, increases global instability, and weakens disarmament efforts like the NPT. She warns that it raises the risk of nuclear use and argues that real security depends on eliminating nuclear weapons.