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Alexander Yermakov

Research Fellow at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations under the Russian Academy of Sciences, RIAC expert

Working Paper No. 68/2022

The first atomic bomb was designed almost eight decades ago. Since then, the nuclear factor has become one of the game-changers in international relations. The possession of nuclear weapons has become especially important in modern times, as discussions of the fatal destructiveness the use of atomic weapons for all mankind have reintensified. There is increasing speculation on this topic in the international arena. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that all nuclear-weapon states, whether officially recognized or de facto possessing, are aware of nuclear-associated risks and approach the nuclear factor with full responsibility. What is the future of nuclear weapons? Today, this issue is arising more and more often, attracting the attention of the international community.

Working Paper No. 68/2022

The first atomic bomb was designed almost eight decades ago. Since then, the nuclear factor has become one of the game-changers in international relations. The possession of nuclear weapons has become especially important in modern times, as discussions of the fatal destructiveness the use of atomic weapons for all mankind have reintensified. There is increasing speculation on this topic in the international arena. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that all nuclear-weapon states, whether officially recognized or de facto possessing, are aware of nuclear-associated risks and approach the nuclear factor with full responsibility. What is the future of nuclear weapons? Today, this issue is arising more and more often, attracting the attention of the international community.

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