The New START treaty served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world’s atomic warheads. The accord was the only remaining arms control agreement between the two countries and expired on February 5. US President Donald Trump says he wants to negotiate a new treaty, but in the meantime, controls on these deadly weapons remain in limbo. Our global defense editor Gerry Doyle joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

The&nbsp;New START&nbsp;treaty&nbsp;served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world&rsquo;s atomic warheads. The accord was the only remaining arms control agreement between the two countries and expired on February 5. US President Donald Trump says he wants to negotiate a new treaty, but in the meantime, controls on these deadly weapons remain in limbo. Our global defense editor Gerry Doyle joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

Here's Why Nuclear Brinkmanship is Back

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