The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?

In this episode: 

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency. 
• Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. 
• Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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