India’s Continued Opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Strategic, Normative, and Sovereignty Considerations in Global Nuclear Governance Introduction India’s refusal to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite sustained international pressure, constitutes a central pillar of its nuclear diplomacy and strategic doctrine. As a nuclear-armed state that conducted its first test in 1974 … Continue reading What are the strategic, normative, and sovereignty-related considerations underlying India’s continued opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and how does this stance reflect its broader approach to global nuclear governance and disarmament?
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Examine the strategic, political, and security considerations underlying India’s refusal to accede to the NPT.
Introduction Since its inception in 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has been the cornerstone of global nuclear arms control, aiming to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while promoting disarmament and peaceful nuclear cooperation. However, India has consistently refused to accede to the NPT, citing a range of strategic, political, and security considerations. This … Continue reading Examine the strategic, political, and security considerations underlying India’s refusal to accede to the NPT.