Podcast•Feb 7, 2026•26 min
(Just Like) New START Is Over
In this episode, Aaron and Jeffrey examine the expiration of the New START treaty, which for the first time in decades leaves the United States and Russia without a bilateral cap on offensive strategic weapons. They discuss a provisional handshake agreement that pauses drastic actions for six months while negotiations on a future framework continue, highlighting the uncertainty over what a new deal could entail. The hosts explore the risk of a renewed arms race, the constraints shaping any forthcoming agreement, and question the overall value of arms control treaties in the current geopolitical climate.
