World Nuclear Weapon States

Nuclear Weapons Proliferate:

As the world powers rushed to build their defense capabilities, the madness of nuclear proliferation swelled. Like its tell-tale sign of detonation, the number of World Nuclear Weapon States mushroomed. There now exist “official nuclear powers”, as well as other “declared”nations, and an ever-growing list of “undeclared” nations. The number of weapons held in inventory is staggering and could obliterate mankind numerous times over.