How has India articulated and advanced its role in the global disarmament discourse, and to what extent have its policies, initiatives, and normative positions shaped the evolution of international arms control and disarmament regimes?

India and the Global Disarmament Discourse: Normative Commitments, Strategic Dilemmas, and Policy Influence The global disarmament discourse has historically been shaped by the competing imperatives of strategic stability, non-proliferation, and normative aspirations for a nuclear-free world. India’s role within this discourse has been complex and often paradoxical. On the one hand, India has consistently articulated … Continue reading How has India articulated and advanced its role in the global disarmament discourse, and to what extent have its policies, initiatives, and normative positions shaped the evolution of international arms control and disarmament regimes?

How can India’s objections to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) be critically examined within the broader discourse on nuclear disarmament, strategic autonomy, and the inequities of the global non-proliferation regime?

India’s Objections to the CTBT and NPT: A Critical Examination within the Discourse on Nuclear Disarmament, Strategic Autonomy, and Global Non-Proliferation Regimes The global nuclear non-proliferation regime, centered on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT, 1968) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT, 1996), has long been contested for its asymmetrical design … Continue reading How can India’s objections to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) be critically examined within the broader discourse on nuclear disarmament, strategic autonomy, and the inequities of the global non-proliferation regime?

How can India’s assertion for recognition as a legitimate nuclear power be examined within the frameworks of international security regimes, global nuclear non-proliferation norms, and the evolving balance of power in the post-Cold War international order?

India’s Assertion for Recognition as a Legitimate Nuclear Power: An Analysis through the Lenses of International Security Regimes, Global Non-Proliferation Norms, and Post-Cold War Power Dynamics Introduction India’s pursuit of recognition as a legitimate nuclear power has been one of the most contested themes in the discourse on global nuclear governance. Since its first nuclear … Continue reading How can India’s assertion for recognition as a legitimate nuclear power be examined within the frameworks of international security regimes, global nuclear non-proliferation norms, and the evolving balance of power in the post-Cold War international order?

Given recent advancements in nuclear weapons capabilities among India’s neighboring states, is there a strategic imperative for India to recalibrate its national defence posture and military doctrine?

Given Recent Advancements in Nuclear Weapons Capabilites Among India’s Neighbouring States, Is There a Strategic Imperative for India to Recalibrate Its National Defence Posture and Military Doctrine? Introduction India’s national defence posture and military doctrine have traditionally been shaped by a combination of strategic restraint, credible deterrence, and conventional military preparedness. Its nuclear doctrine—anchored in … Continue reading Given recent advancements in nuclear weapons capabilities among India’s neighboring states, is there a strategic imperative for India to recalibrate its national defence posture and military doctrine?

How has India’s nuclear policy evolved in response to regional security dynamics, global non-proliferation regimes, and its strategic doctrine of credible minimum deterrence, and what implications does this hold for South Asian stability and international nuclear governance?

India’s Nuclear Policy: Evolution, Strategic Logic, and Implications for Regional and Global Nuclear Orders Introduction India’s nuclear policy occupies a distinct position within the global nuclear landscape—shaped by its regional security imperatives, rejection of discriminatory non-proliferation regimes, and commitment to a doctrinal framework rooted in credible minimum deterrence. Unlike other nuclear-armed states, India developed its … Continue reading How has India’s nuclear policy evolved in response to regional security dynamics, global non-proliferation regimes, and its strategic doctrine of credible minimum deterrence, and what implications does this hold for South Asian stability and international nuclear governance?

Evaluate the efficacy of India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine in ensuring strategic stability and national security in the current regional and global security environment.

Evaluating the Efficacy of India’s No First Use (NFU) Nuclear Doctrine in the Contemporary Security Environment Introduction India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine—first articulated in its 1999 Draft Nuclear Doctrine and reiterated in the 2003 Cabinet Committee on Security statement—commits India to not using nuclear weapons unless first attacked by an adversary using nuclear … Continue reading Evaluate the efficacy of India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine in ensuring strategic stability and national security in the current regional and global security environment.

To what extent is India’s nuclear policy shaped by the interplay between its civilizational ethos and the pragmatic imperatives of its foreign policy?

India’s Nuclear Policy: Between Civilizational Ethos and Strategic Pragmatism Abstract India’s nuclear policy reflects a unique synthesis of civilizational values rooted in non-violence and moral restraint and the strategic imperatives of a realist foreign policy. While India’s nuclear choices have been framed by historical principles such as ahimsa (non-violence), dharma (duty), and strategic restraint, they … Continue reading To what extent is India’s nuclear policy shaped by the interplay between its civilizational ethos and the pragmatic imperatives of its foreign policy?