How Every Country Got Nuclear Weapons Explained

Dive into the secretive and high-stakes world of nuclear weapons development. From the United States’ groundbreaking Manhattan Project to the covert programs of the world’s leading nations, this video explores the rivalries, betrayals, and strategies that fueled the global race for the most powerful military technology ever created. Discover how all 10 nuclear powers built their arsenals, the details of every nuclear test explosion, the nations that attempted but failed to develop atomic weapons, and which countries stored nukes for allies—or might join the list next.
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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - The United States
2:14 - The Soviet Union
3:41 - The United Kingdom
5:01 - France
6:22 - China
8:09 - India
9:54 - South Africa
11:31 - Pakistan
13:30 - North Korea
14:51 - Nuclear hosting
16:16 - Countries that tried
17:16 - Nuclear free zones
17:42 - Secrecy