The future of nuclear arms control remains uncertain. The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is set to expire in 2026, and there are no signs that the U.S. and Russia are discussing an extension. Nevertheless, this chart illustrates our progress, emphasizing how disarmament efforts promote peace, prevent armed conflicts, and mitigate human suffering. Since the 1980s, the global nuclear arsenal has decreased dramatically from its Cold War peak. A major turning point was the 1987 Intermed