The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese anti-nuclear weapon group made up of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The committee recognized their efforts to promote a world free of nuclear weapons and emphasized the importance of never using these destructive arms again. The threat of nuclear weapons is increasing, with countries modernizing their arsenals and new nations seeking to acquire them. Global tensions, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, have raised concerns about the potential use of nuclear weapons. While no nuclear weapons have been used in conflict for 80 years, the committee warned that this taboo is under pressure. Russian President Putin has openly threatened to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine, North Korea possesses nuclear warheads, and tensions persist between nuclear-armed countries like India, China, and Pakistan. Additionally, Israel and Iran are engaged in missile exchanges, with Iran reportedly capable of developing its own warheads. Overall, the world is facing a resurgence of geopolitical conflicts, with active conflicts in the Middle East, Europe, and Sudan. The Nobel Peace Prize recognizes the efforts of Nihon Hidankyo in advocating for peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons, but the current global situation remains volatile and concerning.
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