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?
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Critically assess the relevance and strategic utility of India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine in the evolving regional and global security environment. Examine arguments both for and against revisiting the policy, in light of changing threat perceptions, advancements in missile and defense technologies, and the strategic postures of nuclear-armed neighbors. Analyze the implications of any doctrinal shift for deterrence stability, India’s international image as a responsible nuclear power, and its commitment to minimum credible deterrence.
India’s No First Use (NFU) Nuclear Doctrine: Strategic Utility and Contemporary Relevance Abstract India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine—formalized in 2003—remains a central tenet of its nuclear policy. Anchored in the principle that India will not initiate a nuclear strike but will retaliate massively if attacked with nuclear weapons, the NFU reflects India's commitment … Continue reading Critically assess the relevance and strategic utility of India’s No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine in the evolving regional and global security environment. Examine arguments both for and against revisiting the policy, in light of changing threat perceptions, advancements in missile and defense technologies, and the strategic postures of nuclear-armed neighbors. Analyze the implications of any doctrinal shift for deterrence stability, India’s international image as a responsible nuclear power, and its commitment to minimum credible deterrence.
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?