73 forecasters

Will these countries obtain a nuclear weapon before 2030?

South Korea3%

Saudi Arabia2.5%

Japan1%

South Korea

Saudi Arabia

Japan

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Authors:

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Opened:

Feb 7, 2024

Closes:

Jan 1, 2030

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2030

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