THE NEW NUCLEAR AGE.

The article discusses the potential emergence of a new nuclear order as the United States' role as a guarantor of global nuclear stability becomes uncertain. Factors contributing to this shift include the deterioration of arms control agreements with Russia, China's rapid nuclear expansion, and U.S. allies exploring independent nuclear arrangements in response to perceived weaknesses in U.S. security commitments. Notable developments include a mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, as well as increased security cooperation among European nations, which may signal a trend toward nuclear proliferation or new frameworks for security. The article raises concerns about the implications of these changes for global nuclear stability and the risks of miscalculation among emerging nuclear powers. [Extracted from the article]