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The Geography of the Atomic Bomb

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When we talk about “states with nuclear weapons,” we refer to those that have not only built them but have also subsequently tested them and taken full possession

But which are these states that create a rather peculiar geography, and what are the numbers? Even when discussing nuclear warheads, the conditional is almost certain, since the exact number of so-called warheads is considered a state secret.

Starting with the United States with 5,177, Russia 5,499, the United Kingdom 225, France 290, China 600, India 180, Pakistan 170, North Korea 50, Israel 90.

Obviously, each of these states has its own history and a very personal program that led to a situation reflected in an undeniable fact: the vast majority of the world’s nuclear arsenal is held by the United States and Russia, and is highly operational, meaning immediately ready for use.

With the nuclear specter looming without any sign of disarmament, and that sense of unease that dwells in all of us now more than ever, the scenario seems increasingly unsettling. It also appears aimed at spreading artificial intelligence into this domain, with incalculable risks that such a front could generate.

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