UN Observes International Day Against Nuclear Tests Amid Global Security Concerns

Can international law still prevent a nuclear catastrophe?

Every year on 29 August, the world observes the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2009, the day is more than a symbolic entry in the international calendar. In today’s increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, its significance has become particularly pronounced. Rising tensions between major powers and renewed debates over nuclear deterrence have once again brought the risks associated with nuclear weapons and testin...