Nuclear Powers
US and Saudi Arabia sign historic 30-year nuclear deal
From a strategic perspective, the agreement effectively blocks competitors like China and Russia from securing a nuclear foothold in the region.
Norway joins France’s nuclear umbrella as ninth member
Norway has become the ninth country to join France’s “Forward Deterrence” initiative, as part of a growing European effort to strengthen regional security.
Kim Jong Un re-elected and uses Iran war to justify nuclear weapons program
Outside observers typically characterize North Korean elections as "show elections" designed to project a veneer of democratic legitimacy.
North Korea tests missiles following US-South Korea annual “Freedom Shield” drill
Kim Yo-jong had warned of "unimaginably terrible consequences" labeling the U.S-South Korea drills as provocative war rehearsals.
France extends nuclear umbrella to Europe in major strategic shift
Macron unveils France's new nuclear doctrine, extending a "forward deterrence" umbrella to European allies while expanding its stockpile.
Why did US-Iran nuclear talks fail?
The discussions ultimately failed to bridge fundamental disagreements over uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles.
US and Armenia sign landmark nuclear cooperation deal
On Feb 9, 2026, US Vice President J.D. Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Russia signals restraint after New START expires; Trump wants new pact
Trump has pushed for any new deal to include China alongside Russia, viewing Beijing's growing arsenal as a key factor.
Russia launches nuclear-capable missile in strike
In early January 2026, Russia conducted its second-ever combat launch of the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable, hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, targeting the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
US resumes testing of nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year moratorium observed by the US since 1992.
Russia’s final break from nuclear treaty
Russia officially declared that it would no longer abide by its self-imposed moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range missiles, marking its final break from the INF Treaty.
Russia, Mali to strengthen ties on trade, nuclear energy
General Assimi Goïta, the transitional leader of Mali, officially visits Russia in June 2025 to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Niger breaks with France, inks nuclear deal with Russia
Niger and Russia have recently deepened their nuclear partnership, transitioning from raw material extraction to planned domestic energy production.