The United States is approaching a decisive moment in its management of nuclear risk. New START—the last remaining arms control agreement between the United States and Russia—is scheduled to expire on Feb. 5. Signed in 2010, New START has helped limit nuclear competition between the world’s largest arsenals by capping warheads and delivery systems and enabling inspections and data exchanges. In a new Foreign Policy article, Ariel Petrovics argues that extending the START nuclear treaty is not about trust—it’s about pragmatism. She encourages the Trump administration to accept Putin's offer.
School Authors: Ariel Petrovics