Nuclear Arsenal

India has expanded its nuclear arsenal to approximately 190 warheads, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The report highlights New Delhi’s focus on developing longer-range nuclear weapons capable of targeting China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to North Korea since 2019, emphasizing 'unwavering' friendship and deeper ties. The visit occurs as North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal and strengthens connections with Russia, with denuclearisation likely not on the agenda.

North Korea unveiled a new nuclear fuel facility, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear arsenal at an exponential rate. State media indicated the plant uses advanced technology, and photos suggest it may be a uranium enrichment facility.

A Trump-Xi summit is occurring amid concerns about China's rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal, which is creating tensions within the U.S. extended deterrence framework and causing anxiety among Asian allies. The article highlights how China's nuclear transformation is straining traditional security relationships in the region.

The American nuclear arsenal is on high alert, capable of launching within minutes of a perceived or actual attack. A military officer carries the 'nuclear football'—a briefcase with launch codes and attack plans—ensuring the president can initiate a strike at any time.

The article questions whether the United States has met its initial war objectives in Iran, which were to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and reduce its nuclear arsenal. It highlights the core strategic goals set at the war's outset.