This article reviews nuclear deterrence and international law's impact on preventing nuclear conflict, highlighting urgent global threats.
Key Points
Nuclear threats by Russia and geopolitical tensions are challenging nuclear deterrence and international law norms, prompting serious concerns.
The article critiques existing frameworks, revealing that no single approach—law, deterrence, or norms—adequately protects against nuclear risks.
Recent actions, like the US and Russian withdrawals from arms control treaties, threaten the foundation of nuclear nonproliferation and create instability.
The ongoing arms race among major powers is a crucial factor in testing the limits of current nuclear governance and safety.