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?
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In what ways does the Indian Parliament shape, scrutinize, and influence the formulation and execution of the country’s foreign policy?
The Role of the Indian Parliament in Shaping, Scrutinizing, and Influencing Foreign Policy Introduction Foreign policy, traditionally seen as the prerogative of the executive, especially in the context of postcolonial states like India, has increasingly become the subject of legislative engagement, public debate, and democratic accountability. While the Indian Constitution does not explicitly delineate parliamentary … Continue reading In what ways does the Indian Parliament shape, scrutinize, and influence the formulation and execution of the country’s foreign policy?