The third wave of nuclear weapons nations begins
The Review discusses a new phase in nuclear proliferation as a third wave of nations acquires atomic arms. It contrasts 1945 to 1964 growth by the five victors with Cold War dynamics, extended deterrence, and varying aims from massive arsenals to minimum deterrence, warning of heightened global risk.
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Nuclear Powers and the Risk of a New Wave
Gwynne Dyer surveys the evolving landscape of global nuclear arsenals, noting Israel's ambiguous status, the rise of a second wave including India, Pakistan, and North Korea, and potential third-wave powers in Europe and Asia. He warns that renewed arms competition could erode the fragile mutual deterrence that has kept peace for eight decades.
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