What does a surge in nuclear weapon spendings mean for the future?
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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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