As Nuclear Arms Treaties Collapse, America Faces a Renewed Threat from an Unchecked Arms Race

For decades, strategic arms control treaties between the United States and Russia formed the backbone of global nuclear stability. These agreements—rooted in a hard-earned recognition of mutual destruction—curbed reckless escalation and protected American lives. But with the recent collapse of key pacts, notably the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and the looming expiration of New START, we find ourselves perilously close to a new nuclear arms race threatening our national sovereignty. Why Did America Withdraw From These Critical Arms Control Agreements? It was not Washington's desire to abandon these treaties lightly. Decades of Russian violations, denial of accountability, and deployment...