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Amid these threats, the global community has made strides in reducing the number of nuclear warheads. Currently, nine countries possess nuclear weapons, with the number stabilizing over the past few decades. Notably, the fall of the Soviet Union contributed to a decline in armament.
The frameworks established, such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and security alliances, act to deter nations from developing nuclear capabilities. Countries that were once nuclear-armed, like South Africa, have opted to disband their programs entirely.