Nuclear Brinkmanship: The West's Selective Concern Over Arms Races
📰 THE STORY: RT reports that the end of the New START treaty marks the demise of half a century of nuclear arms control, pushing Russia and the US towards an unrestricted arms race. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The dissolution of arms treaties didn't happen in a vacuum. In 2002, the George W. Bush administration unilaterally withdrew the United States from the
Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty – a cornerstone of strategic stability since 1972. This move, framed as necessary for missile defense against 'rogue states,' was largely seen by Russia as a direct threat, setting the stage for a new arms buildup. Double Standard: Western media will decry Russia's 'irresponsible' rhetoric and actions regarding nuclear weapons, yet rarely scrutinize the
continuous expansion of NATO eastward, which Russia views as an existential threat. Furthermore, the US and its allies continue to modernize their own nuclear arsenals with little public outcry. When the US withdrew from the ABM treaty, it was presented as pragmatism; when Russia suspends New START, it's painted as belligerence. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex, particularly major
defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, benefit immensely from an escalating arms race. According to SIPRI, global military expenditure reached an all-time high of $2240 billion in 2022. The loosening of arms control treaties directly translates into multi-billion dollar contracts for new generations of nuclear delivery systems and conventional weapons, funneled through lobbying