In this engaging discussion, Vipin Narang, a nuclear policy expert from MIT, Pranay Vaddi, a fellow at the Center for Nuclear Security Policy, and Junichi Fukuda from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation dive deep into current nuclear dynamics. They cover the implications of U.S. deterrence on allies' nuclear aspirations, explore the historical case of France's nuclear development, and assess the threat of proliferation from nations like Japan and Saudi Arabia. They also analyze China's expanding nuclear capabilities and its impact on global stability.