Nuclear weapons continue to be one of the most pressing issues in the modern world. In 2025, the number of warheads held by nuclear-armed states is expected to change significantly. Key players such as Russia, the USA, China, India, and Pakistan will continue to expand their nuclear arsenals, which will inevitably impact the global geopolitical landscape. ...

... keg of South Asia.” Some analysts consider the Kashmir region to be the most militarized area in the world and one of the most likely flashpoints for a nuclear confrontation on the planet. Combined, both countries possess over three hundred nuclear warheads, millions-strong armies, and regularly exchange artillery fire across their border. Each new flare-up of tension immediately elicits reactions from global markets and diplomatic efforts to diffuse the situation. Since the end of the Cold War,...