Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Testing Raise Global Security Concerns
Mohammed Naseer Giyas
Reports of possible new nuclear testing by the United States have drawn strong reactions from experts and governments. Former US President Donald Trump stated during his previous term that Russia and China were secretly conducting nuclear tests. He argued that the United States must restart its own. This position has reopened a serious debate on global nuclear stability.Data does not support Trump’s claim. Russia has not carried out an underground nuclear explosion for 35 years. China’s last such test was 29 years ago. The only country to conduct one in recent years was North Korea in 2017. Russia has tested nuclear-powered missiles and submarine systems, which are delivery technologies. These are different from full nuclear detonations. Presenting these t...