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Why Nuclear Deterrence Is Being Challenged — And Why It Still Isn’t Going Away

Inside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the United Nations, calls to replace nuclear deterrence with “common security” are growing. This ONEST+ analysis explains why the idea is gaining traction — and why nuclear powers are unlikely to abandon deterrence anytime soon.

Olga Nesterova
Olga Nesterova
May 07, 2026 – 5 min read

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Why Nuclear Deterrence Is Being Challenged — And Why It Still Isn’t Going Away
Delegates attend a session of the Second Committee at the United Nations (May 2026), chaired by Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative Kairat Umarov, during discussions on global economic and security issues. | UN Photo/Loey Felipe

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