As Britain’s next prime minister prepares to take office on July 5, the first task on his agenda is writing sealed letters to the commanders of the country’s nuclear missile submarines. In a time when the risk of nuclear war is at its highest, this ritual is more significant than ever.
The Bulletin of the atomic scientists Doomsday Clock currently stands at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The United Nations Secretary General has also recently warned about the precarious nuclear situation the world is facing.
In a new episode of Defence in Depth, Roland Oliphant, a senior foreign correspondent at The Telegraph, delves into the resurgence of nuclear diplomacy in the 21st century. With the stakes higher than ever before, he provides insight into how we have reached this point and what actions can be taken to prevent a catastrophic outcome.
To learn more about the growing nuclear concerns and the state of global security, watch Roland’s video analysis on The Telegraph’s YouTube channel.