India’s Opposition to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): Strategic, Security, and Normative Considerations The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996, represented a milestone in the global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament architecture. By banning all nuclear test explosions, it sought to curtail the advancement of nuclear weapon … Continue reading What are the key merits of India’s opposition to signing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), and how does this stance reflect its strategic, security, and normative considerations within the broader framework of global nuclear politics?