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?
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To what extent has the global nuclear non-proliferation regime evolved into a mechanism serving the entrenched strategic interests of nuclear-weapon states, thereby reinforcing an asymmetric international order under the pretext of maintaining political stability, and how does this dynamic affect the prospects for equitable disarmament and global security governance?
The Non-Proliferation Regime as Stratified Order: Power, Prudence, and the Politics of “Stability” Introduction Since 1968 the nuclear non-proliferation regime—anchored in the NPT, the IAEA safeguards system, export-control cartels (NSG, MTCR, Wassenaar), and later instruments such as the CTBT—has been justified as a bulwark of international stability. Critics, however, argue that the regime has ossified … Continue reading To what extent has the global nuclear non-proliferation regime evolved into a mechanism serving the entrenched strategic interests of nuclear-weapon states, thereby reinforcing an asymmetric international order under the pretext of maintaining political stability, and how does this dynamic affect the prospects for equitable disarmament and global security governance?
Critically assess India’s opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on the grounds of its discriminatory framework, and its resistance to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) based on concerns over its effectiveness. How do these positions reflect India’s nuclear policy and strategic autonomy in the global non-proliferation regime?
India’s Critique of the NPT and CTBT: Strategic Autonomy and the Architecture of Global Nuclear Governance Introduction India’s nuclear posture has been shaped by its twin imperatives of ensuring national security and strategic autonomy, particularly in a postcolonial context where global norms are often perceived to be defined by hegemonic powers. These imperatives have placed … Continue reading Critically assess India’s opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on the grounds of its discriminatory framework, and its resistance to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) based on concerns over its effectiveness. How do these positions reflect India’s nuclear policy and strategic autonomy in the global non-proliferation regime?
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?
How has the evolution of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) reflected shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological developments, and normative debates over nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy since its inception in 1968?
The Evolution of the NPT: Geopolitical Shifts, Technological Advancements, and Normative Contestations in the Global Nuclear Order Since its adoption in 1968 and entry into force in 1970, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has served as the cornerstone of the global nuclear order. Structured around a grand bargain—whereby nuclear-weapon states (NWS) … Continue reading How has the evolution of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) reflected shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological developments, and normative debates over nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy since its inception in 1968?