US ends new start nuclear treaty: A news that will shake the world has come to light. The most important nuclear arms control agreement that has been going on between America and Russia for decades has now ended. This was the same treaty which had set limits on the weapons of the world’s two largest nuclear power countries. But now the situation has changed. After the end of the agreement, tension has increased in the world. Former Russian President and current security officer Dmitry Medvedev has given a serious warning regarding this. He said that the end of this treaty can push the world towards destruction and the threat of ‘Doomsday Clock’ i.e. human destruction can intensify.
- America has long been accusing Russia of violating this treaty. America said that Russia did not allow inspection of its nuclear bases. At the same time, US President Donald Trump did not show much concern about the end of the treaty. He said that if the treaty ends, a better agreement can be made in the future. On the other hand, Russia has been continuously expressing concern about this issue and had also proposed to extend the treaty.
- Experts believe that with the end of this treaty, America may get free rein to expand nuclear weapons. America has already discussed plans for new warships equipped with nuclear weapons. Due to Russia’s weak economy and limited defense budget, it is considered difficult for it to match America. This is the reason why this development is being linked to the weakening of Russia’s global power.
What was the New START treaty and why was it important?
The New START Treaty was a nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia in 2010. Its objective was to limit the number of nuclear weapons of both the countries. Under this treaty, both countries could keep a maximum of 1550 deployed nuclear warheads. This agreement was considered very important to maintain global security balance.
Why did America not take this treaty forward?
Why is Russia so concerned about this treaty?
For Russia, nuclear power has been a major basis of its global power. With the end of this treaty, America may get freedom to increase weapons. Russia’s economic and military capabilities are considered less than America’s. Therefore, Russia is afraid of strategic loss.
What does Medvedev’s warning mean?
Medvedev said that the end of this treaty could bring the world closer to nuclear war. He referred to the ‘Doomsday Clock’, which shows how close humanity is to destruction. He says that this situation is a sign of danger at the global level.
What effect will the end of this treaty have on the world?
Experts believe that this may intensify the nuclear arms race. New competition may start between America, Russia and China. Due to this, there is a danger of weakening the global security system and many countries may change their defense strategy.
Deepening global crisis on nuclear balance
The end of the New START treaty is not just a matter between America and Russia. This can have an impact on the security system of the entire world. Now for the first time both the countries will have no clear limit on their nuclear weapons. Due to this, there is a possibility that a new arms race will start and tension may increase at the international level.