Why we should fear this new nuclear age

Will Trump pull us back from the brink or push us over it? Check out https://ground.news/searchparty for 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Plan. Access international sources and compare how stories are framed across different outlets in one place to get the full picture on any news event. Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: https://newpress.com/start The world is entering a so-called ‘third nuclear age’. The first age started with the invention of the atomic bomb by US scientists. It’s characterized by the arms-races, brinksmanship, and Cold War competition between the US and USSR. But the second age was much safer. The US and Russia didn’t compete. In fact, they worked together to reduce the amount of nuclear weapons in the world and prevent new ones. Some even dreamed of ridding the world of them entirely. It was an historic period of time, it just didn’t last long. Competition is back, more countries are considering building nukes, and arms-control agreements are falling apart. This is the third nuclear age and Donald Trump is in the driver’s seat. Check out ‪@johnnyharris‬ video where Johnny breaks down the world's 12,000 nukes - how they work, and just how powerful they are:    • Nukes are way scarier than you think   Welcome to Search Party! Search Party is a new, independent, video news show that combines experienced journalism and visual design to decode the most complex stories in international sports and geopolitics. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos:    / @searchparty   Become a Search Party Original member today:    / @searchparty   Check out our other channels: Johnny Harris:    / @johnnyharris   Christophe Haubursin’s Tunnel Vision:    / @christophe   All the music for this video was created by our in-house composer Tom Fox and is available to license or just to listen to on our music channel: @chromatic About: Search Party is led and produced by Sam Ellis, a journalist, director, editor, and animator based in New York City. For more than 6 years, Ellis produced the hugely popular video series, Vox Atlas, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He specializes in breaking down the most complex new stories and presenting them with a refreshing, accessible, and engaging visual style. He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’. Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at: Twitter:   / swellis_   Email: [email protected]