
For the first time in 33 years, the United States is resuming nuclear weapons testing — a move ordered by President Donald Trump just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Why now? What does it mean for global security? And could this decision ignite a new nuclear arms race? In this video, we break down the history of nuclear testing — from Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the Cold War and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). We’ll explore how the U.S., Russia, and China are modernizing their arsenals, and why Trump’s order could reshape the global balance of power