The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, first binding move to ban nuclear arms
Survivors and officials mark the Nagasaki and Hiroshima anniversaries while Japan debates its nuclear policy. Leaders reaffirm non-nuclear principles while signals of policy shifts surface amid regional tension and calls for a clear stance.
Survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have long called for abolishing nuclear weapons, stressing lessons from the past. The 81st anniversaries are marked as Japan grapples with security debates amid contrasting government positions on nuclear deterrence. Attendees include dozens of countries; debate continues over Japan’s nuclear policy and the U.S. security umbrella.