Some observers speculate that Putin is playing the nuclear card because the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not been the juggernaut it was perceived to be. And that decision could push the world to the brink of a nuclear war. In 1970, 191 countries signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, a landmark pact meant to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote cooperation in harnessing nuclear energy to peaceful uses and bringing the world closer to nuclear disarmament. Rising nuclear stockpileBut here is the staggering reality: despite the non-proliferation treaty, the global inventory of nuclear weapons remains high. As decreed by the treaty, nuclear countries must gradually reduce their stockpiles.

Source: Manila Times March 25, 2022 11:02 UTC