Nuclear Warheads by Country (1945–Present) | Animated Timeline

Описание: This video presents a detailed animated timeline of nuclear warhead stockpiles by country, tracking how global nuclear forces have evolved from the birth of the atomic age to the present day.

Spanning nearly eight decades, the animation allows viewers to clearly observe:

The rapid buildup of nuclear weapons during the Cold War

The dominance of the United States and the Soviet Union at their peak

Major post–Cold War reductions in global stockpiles

How today’s nuclear landscape compares to historical highs

The slower pacing provides clarity on long-term trends, key turning points, and the shifting structure of global nuclear power.

📊 Data source:
Federation of American Scientists (FAS) – Status of World Nuclear Forces
https://fas.org/initiative/status-world-nu...

⚠️ This visualization is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects publicly available estimates, not classified figures.

Key Emerging Trends Highlighted

The United States and Russia continue long-term reductions from Cold War peaks

China is steadily increasing its nuclear stockpile

Other smaller nuclear-armed states are gradually expanding or modernizing their forces

The global balance is shifting from two dominant superpowers toward a more multipolar nuclear landscape

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