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"The Specter of Nuclear Anarchy: Rising Risks in a Modern Era" by Jeffrey D. McCausland, PhD

The following paragraph is from "The Specter of Nuclear Anarchy: Rising Risks in a Modern Era" by Jeffrey D. McCausland, PhD

November 14, 2025

"The global landscape of nuclear security has become increasingly dangerous, reminding policymakers and the public that the threat of nuclear disaster, once thought to be only a Cold War risk, continues to shape international relations. While international norms established by foundational agreements like the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) have curbed the spread of nuclear weapons, recent geopolitical trends and startling rhetorical shifts suggest these norms are eroding. The evidence is clear: growing tensions between nuclear-armed states are encouraging proliferation and increasing the likelihood of nuclear conflict."

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