The New START treaty has expired. What it means for the world's superpowers NPR | By Leila Fadel Published February 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM PST Facebook Email Listen • 3:55 Are the world's superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller. Copyright 2026 NPR