Who said it?
In 2018, this American leader stated his nuclear button was “much bigger” than Kim Jong Un’s.
Who is Donald Trump
This treaty signed in 1997, calls for the non-proliferation of chemical weapons.
What is the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), 1997
The aftermath of this geopolitical standoff has contributed to the persistence of nuclear weapons as a modern day issue.
What is Cold War legacy
During the Syrian Civil War (2013-present), the Al-Assad regime of Syria used this form of weapons of mass destruction.
What are Chemical Weapons
As of 2025, this state has the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons in the world at 5,459.
What is Russia
Following the transfer of long-range US missiles, this leader stated that this was a threat of “an appropriate and tangible response”.
Who is Vladimir Putin
This UN sponsored agreement signed in 1968 stated that “In the spirit of commitment to non-Proliferation, we will strive to achieve real progress in disarmament and arms control.”
What is the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), 1968
War occurring throughout the world has driven the need in the short-term for the acquisition of nuclear weapons as a means of maintaining military power and deterring invasion.
What is Armed Conflict
Considering its nuclear program as an "existential threat", Israel bombed and engaged in a brief armed conflict with this nation in 2025.
What is Iran
This rogue state withdrew from the NPT in 2003, later conducting its first known nuclear test in 2006.
What is North Korea.
The officials of this rogue state stated UNSC Resolution 2375 would make them pursue nuclear weapons at a “faster pace”.
What is North Korea
In 2023, Russia suspended its participation with this nuclear arms reduction treaty.
What is New START, 2017
This concept developed in the Cold War illustrates that if a nation with a nuclear arsenal were to strike another nation with nuclear weapons, it would lead to the destruction of both nations.
What is Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
As a result of a nuclear test conducted in 2017, this institution of global governance created Resolution 2375 to sanction North Korea.
What is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
This state aims on constructing 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
What is China
This rogue state threatened that, if it wanted to, global leaders “wouldn’t be able to do anything” to stop it from having nuclear weapons.
What is Iran
The United States withdrew from this nuclear agreement signed in 2015 with Iran.
What is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran nuclear deal), 2015
States proliferating due to increased investment into military spending, often due to perceived threats from foreign powers.
This terrorist organisation utilised the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War (2013-present), highlighting how easy it is for non-state actors to use them for malicious purposes.
What is Islamic State (ISIS)
The only state that hasn't signed onto the NPT and doesn't possess nuclear weapons.
What is South Sudan
In 2025, it was stated by a rogue state that it was “...prepared to confront sanctions for the sake of the nation and we welcome them.” following threats of sanctions for its alleged use and possession of chemical weapons.
What is Sudan/Who is Abel Fattah al-Burhan
These five states are the only countries that are not signed onto the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as of 2025.
What are India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel and South Sudan
The manufacturing and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction has become easier due to increased global access to information and resources required.
What is Global Interconnectedness
This concept outlines how weapons of mass destruction contribute to long-term geopolitical stability due to the mitigated risk of international conflict, whilst decreasing geopolitical stability as a result of proxy conflicts emerging.
What is the Stability-Instability Paradox.
This state, possessing nuclear weapons, has maintained that it is pursuing ‘full spectrum deterrence’, committed to deterring invasions from foreign states as opposed to taking an offensive stance.
What is Pakistan