The last Russian–U.S. nuclear arms control treaty, New START, has expired. For the first time in decades, there are no legally binding ceilings on the great powers’ nuclear arsenals. This development marks a collapse of the nuclear arms control architecture. Moreover, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists recently moved the Doomsday Clock’s dials closer to midnight.
The recent upsurge in violence between the Syria government and Kurdish minority forces has confirmed the consolidation of a fundamentally transformed U.S. strategy toward the country. In Trump’s second term, the administration has prioritized counterterrorism, economic engagement, and the promotion of a strong central government aligned with Washington.
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