Why Trump Let Nuclear Arms Control Die
Project Syndicate • 2/11/2026
Summary
The lapse of New START highlights US President Donald Trump's willingness to break commitments, which poses a problem for global nuclear stability. This stability was established over decades through institutions aimed at ensuring a predictable future, but it is now being undermined by a leader who does not value keeping his word.
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