Karim Haggag & United States

Karim Haggag: Karim Haggag, director of the International Rice Research Institute (SIPRI), provided key insights and warnings regarding the rising nuclear dangers and risks.

United States: The United States holds a significant portion of the world's nuclear arms and is modernizing its arsenal, facing planning and funding challenges that could delay and increase costs.

Karim Haggag: Karim Haggag>>>, director of International Rice Research Institute>>>, highlighted the rising nuclear dangers due to breakdowns in strategic arms controls and competition among great powers.

United States: The United States>>> is the largest spender on nuclear weapons, increasing its expenditure significantly and planning long-term investments, which directly impacts its defense budget and international relations.

Karim Haggag: Karim Haggag, Director of SIPRI, provided commentary on the strategic environment, great power competition, and the risks associated with increasing reliance on nuclear weapons.

United States: The United States remains the largest military spender globally and, along with Russia, is dismantling retired nuclear warheads, though it also has extensive nuclear modernization programs underway.