Nuclear Weapons Threaten International Security: SIPRI Report Unveils Growing Dangers

The International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its annual report today, shedding light on the growing threat of nuclear weapons and international security. According to the SIPRI report for 2024, the number and variety of nuclear weapons being developed by countries around the world are increasing, with a growing reliance on nuclear deterrence as a means of national security.

The report highlights that nine countries currently possess nuclear weapons, with Russia and the US holding almost 90% of the world’s nuclear arsenal. China is rapidly expanding its stockpile, while transparency regarding nuclear forces has decreased in both Russia and the US. This raises concerns over potential deployment of nuclear weapons in certain regions.

India, Pakistan, North Korea, France, and the UK are also developing new delivery systems for their nuclear weapons capabilities. India, Pakistan, and North Korea are particularly focused on expanding their capabilities as part of their national security strategies.

Israel, which does not publicly admit to possessing nuclear weapons, is believed to have a stockpile and is upgrading its plutonium production reactor site. International treaties aimed at limiting nuclear weapons have faced setbacks due to geopolitical tensions.

Overall, the report underscores the need for renewed efforts towards non-proliferation and disarmament in order to address the complex security challenges posed by the proliferation of nuclear weapons.