# (Just Like) New START is Over

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Podcast: [Arms Control Wonk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arms-control-wonk-923560)
Published: 2026-02-07T23:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

The New START treaty has expired leaving the US and Russia without a bilateral limit on offensive strategic arms for the first time in decades. There is reportedly a handshake deal not to do anything drastic for six months while the two sides talk about the outlines of a future deal, but there seems to be little agreement about what such a deal might look like. Aaron and Jeffrey discuss the end of New START, the prospects for and constraints on a looming arms race, and why even bother with arms control treaties at all. Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast !

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