The New START treaty has expired. What it means for the world's superpowers

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM EST

Are the world's superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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