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Published 10 June 2026 · sports
The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record 119 billion dollars on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all
The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record 119 billion dollars on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group.
So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament? Presenter: Folly Bah-Thibault Guests Tariq Rauf -- Head of Verification
and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency Susi Snyder -- Director of Programmes at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Carne
Ross -- Founder of Independent Diplomat, a non-profit advisory group Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 10, 2026 • 11:00 PM IST · Updated: June 10, 2026 • 11:42 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record 119 billion dollars on their arsenals.
The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group.
So why the huge surge?
And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?
Presenter: Folly Bah-Thibault Guests Tariq Rauf -- Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency Susi Snyder -- Director of Programmes at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Carne Ross -- Founder of Independent Diplomat, a non-profit advisory group Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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