"Missile Races: Deterrence, Strategy, or the Cost of Humanity?"

In a world defined by rapid technological progress, the race for advanced missile capabilities casts an ominous shadow over humanity's collective future. Recent missile tests underscore this unsettling trend. Russia’s experimental missile, Oreshnik, reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 13,000 km/h carrying multiple nuclear warheads with unstoppable characteristics, has been fired as a "warning" to Ukraine & the West. The United States continues testing hypersonic technologies. North Korea fires ballistic missiles with regularity, and India recently tested its K4 submarine-launched missile. These developments raise urgent questions: Are these weapons truly about national security, or have they morphed into tools of geopolitical blackmail and prestige?
While governments pour billions into these programs, their populations face poverty, inequality, and the escalating impacts of climate change. The disconnect highlights a troubling reality: this arms race may not only squander vital resources but also carry catastrophic consequences for humanity.