The global nuclear order was in pretty bad shape even before russia's invasion of ukraine on february 20 fourth. Arms control pacts between america and russia have been collapsing in recent years. China's nuclear arsenal is expanding at absolutely breakneck pace. As we speak, nuclear diplomacy with iran is looking incredibly ropy. And why is thet if the fires are raging in china, oran, how does the war in ukraine effect what's happening there? A few ways. One of them is just as nuwclear risks. But i think the pact of the war on the nuclear order isn't just about whether nuclear weapons are used or not
For almost 80 years, the world has refrained from using or, for the most part, even seriously pondering the use of nuclear weapons. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has eroded that taboo. Avian flu is spreading around the world, threatening birds’ health and contributing to rising egg and poultry prices. And Sun Ra’s huge, weird and wonderful Arkestra is back on the road.
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