The New START treaty has expired. What it means for the world's superpowers

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM PST

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Are the world's superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

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