President Trump’s decision to resume nuclear testing marks a grave setback for global stability and nuclear restraint. By discarding decades of hard-won norms, Washington risks triggering a new era of arms racing and strategic chaos.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently announced his intention to resume nuclear testing during the APEC meeting held in South Korea—an alarming decision that could have far-reaching consequences for global security and nuclear governance. “Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” Trump declared, in what marks a dramatic departure from decades of restraint. By doing so, Washington is not only violating the very frameworks of cooperation and global governance it once championed but also setting a perilous precedent for the rest of the world to follow.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the move, stating that the President “was clear: we need to have a credible nuclear deterrent,” and that “resuming testing is a pretty responsible—very responsible—way to do that.” He further argued that “the stronger we are, the less likely conflict becomes,” echoing the administration’s “peace through strength” doctrine. However, such reasoning is both misleading and dangerous. Resuming nuclear testing does not strengthen deterrence; it erodes decades of collective effort to prevent nuclear escalation. This action risks reigniting an arms race, undermining trust in international regimes, and increasing the chances of catastrophic miscalculation.

Nuclear brinkmanship and Global reactions

Moreover, when confronted by journalists about this decision, Trump bizarrely responded, “We’re gonna test because they test and others test… China’s been testing, Pakistan’s been testing, other countries do it. If they’re going to do it, we’re going to.” His unverified claim reflects a troubling disregard for transparency and accountability, further heightening concerns that this policy shift could unravel the fragile global consensus against nuclear testing.

New Delhi meanwhile, has not endorsed Trump’s accusation that Pakistan is secretly conducting nuclear tests. New Delhi has so far refrained from issuing a formal statement on the matter, choosing instead to closely monitor the situation through its security and scientific agencies. According to reports, Indian officials have emphasized that detecting subterranean nuclear detonations requires “careful seismic forensics and corroboration from international monitoring systems,” signaling that India prefers verification over speculation. While reaffirming its commitment to a........

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