Former President Trump is calling for the United States to resume nuclear bomb testing, citing claims that other countries are doing the same. Despite a lack of evidence for renewed tests by Russia or China, North Korea has continued its program. The global stockpile of nuclear weapons is already enough to destroy the planet multiple times, yet nations persist in building more, driven by a desire to project power and maintain security.

Some countries, like Israel, maintain nuclear arsenals without official acknowledgment, prompting neighbors to consider their own programs. The argument for nuclear deterrence is often based on the fates of countries like Libya and Ukraine, which gave up their weapons and later faced instability or invasion. However, the reality remains that any use of nuclear weapons would be catastrophic for all involved.

Ultimately, the ongoing arms race benefits the weapons industry most, with global military spending reaching trillions of dollars each year. Arms manufacturers profit from increased tensions and fear, while leaders continue policies that fuel the cycle.