Currently, there are nine countries known to possess nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea. These nations represent a complex geopolitical landscape, with varying motivations and levels of transparency surrounding their nuclear arsenals. The United States and Russia hold the vast majority of the world's nuclear warheads, remnants of the Cold War era. The existence and potential use of these weapons remain a significant concern for global security and disarmament efforts.
