Are we heading for nuclear war?

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Believe it or not, the world’s nuclear arsenal is once again growing. Meanwhile, YouTube dominates AI traffic, but whether that’s good or bad is subjective. Iran's vast geography reshapes Middle East power, while America's generational wealth transfer accelerates: today's charts reveal a world reshaping itself around new realities.

CHART 1 • Nuclear arms race returns after 39 years

Global nuclear arsenals have hit 12,241 warheads, officially ending decades of disarmament progress. China leads the new arms race with 100 additional warheads in one year, while 2,100 weapons remain on hair-trigger alert. The Cold War peak of 70,300 warheads in 1986 seems distant, but the trend toward reduction has reversed for the first time since the 1980s.

Snap stat – Global nuclear arsenals reach 12,241 warheads in 2025.

Quick take – China adds 100 warheads in one year as dismantlement pace slows globally.

Why it matters – First reversal of nuclear reduction trend in 39 years signals new arms race.

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Source: PlotSet

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