Indonesia has issued a stark warning that the global disarmament landscape is not only stagnating but “regressing.” Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on February 23, 2026, Foreign Minister Sugiono called for a restoration of the forum’s credibility, arguing that international security must be built on trust rather than the “false logic” of deterrence.
Stagnation and strategic risks
Minister Sugiono expressed deep concern that the world is becoming more polarized and dangerous, with many nations shifting into “survival mode.” He highlighted that over 12,000 nuclear warheads remain…