Nuclear Ban Treaty Stalls as World Powers Refuse to Disarm

One year after a landmark treaty banning nuclear weapons took effect, the goal of a world free of such weapons appears remote. The treaty has been ratified by dozens of countries. However, no nuclear-armed state has signed it. Key nations protected by nuclear allies have also refused to join. Discussions among these powerful states to limit the spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. This standstill raises a difficult question: If major powers cannot agree to reduce their arsenals, how can total abolition ever be achieved? Advocates continue to build support for the ban, hoping to create momentum for change. For now, the treaty’s impact remains largely symbolic, highlighting a deep global divide.