As demonstrated by the latest American Nuclear Posture Review, nuclear deterrence policies in the West are gradually taking on a greater resemblance. Yet Russia’s policy is still cause for concern and the doctrines of new nuclear powers remain vague. The tendency withinWestern countries and Russia is certainly a decrease in nuclearweapons stockpiles, but this is not the casewith emerging nuclear powers. Moreover, nuclear arsenals around the world are being modernized. This ultimately paints a troubling picture.