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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?

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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?

Analyze the utility of nuclear deterrence policy in the context of the Indo-Pakistan standoff, focusing on its role in maintaining strategic stability and preventing full-scale war despite recurring crises. Examine key episodes such as the Kargil conflict, the 2001–02 military standoff, and post-Uri and Pulwama tensions, while evaluating the limitations, risks of escalation, and implications for regional and global security.

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The Utility of Nuclear Deterrence in the Indo-Pakistan Standoff: Strategic Stability, Escalation Risks, and Regional Implications The nuclearization of South Asia in 1998 fundamentally transformed the strategic calculus of the Indo-Pakistan rivalry. Following reciprocal nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, the bilateral relationship shifted from a conventionally asymmetrical conflict to a fragile but resilient nuclear … Continue reading Analyze the utility of nuclear deterrence policy in the context of the Indo-Pakistan standoff, focusing on its role in maintaining strategic stability and preventing full-scale war despite recurring crises. Examine key episodes such as the Kargil conflict, the 2001–02 military standoff, and post-Uri and Pulwama tensions, while evaluating the limitations, risks of escalation, and implications for regional and global security.