As the expiration of the New START treaty approaches, fears of a renewed nuclear arms race are escalating. Experts warn that the lapse of this landmark nuclear pact, which has governed U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals for decades, could lead to a significant increase in nuclear threats globally. Russia has criticized the United States amidst these tensions, stating that the end of the treaty means there will be no more limits on nuclear arms. Leaders and analysts alike are debating the implications of this pivotal moment, with calls for renewed arms control and diplomacy emerging from figures such as Pope Leo and U.S. Bishops. As we enter an era without formal U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control, the world faces unprecedented risks of escalation in nuclear capabilities.