U.S. engages China and Russia in nuclear arms control talks amid global security tensions
Original framing: “US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says - Reuters” — Reuters (via Google News)
The perspectives of non-nuclear states, particularly those in the Global South, are often excluded from nuclear policy discussions. These nations bear the brunt of nuclear testing legacies and climate impacts, yet have little influence on arms control decisions.
The current nuclear arms control talks are not isolated events but part of a systemic pattern of geopolitical competition rooted in historical power imbalances and exclusionary security paradigms.
Indigenous and non-Western models of peacebuilding offer alternative frameworks that prioritize relational ethics and long-term stability over short-term dominance. Scientific and future modeling tools can help quantify the risks of escalation, while inclusive policy-making can ensure that marginalized voices shape the global security agenda. By integrating these dimensions, a more holistic and equitable approach to nuclear disarmament can emerge—one that addresses the root causes of conflict and fosters global resilience.