Is the threat of nuclear war higher or lower today?

Nuclear weapons remain a global concern, but their use has been deterred for nearly 80 years. Treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and arms-reduction agreements between the U.S. and Russia have reduced global stockpiles. While tensions persist with countries like North Korea, the overall number of nuclear weapons has fallen by more than 75% since the Cold War peak. Media literacy helps the public understand the difference between potential risk and actual trends. Evidence confirms that while nuclear risks remain, global cooperation has significantly lowered the scale of threat compared to the past.