Critically analyze how the global nuclear non-proliferation regime has evolved into a mechanism that safeguards the strategic and hegemonic interests of established nuclear powers. To what extent do arguments invoking political stability serve to legitimize an asymmetrical nuclear order, and how does this shape the normative and structural constraints faced by aspiring or emerging nuclear states in the contemporary international system?

“The NPT represents both the success of international arms control and the failure of global nuclear justice.” — Critically comment. Discuss the role of international institutions like the IAEA and the UN Security Council in enforcing NPT provisions and the controversies surrounding their differential treatment of signatories.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Success of Arms Control or Failure of Global Nuclear Justice? The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which came into force in 1970, stands as one of the most significant instruments in the architecture of international security. It was conceived to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote … Continue reading “The NPT represents both the success of international arms control and the failure of global nuclear justice.” — Critically comment. Discuss the role of international institutions like the IAEA and the UN Security Council in enforcing NPT provisions and the controversies surrounding their differential treatment of signatories.

Peaceful Nuclear Explosions: Strategic, Legal, and Normative Implications in Global Security and Governance The concept of Peaceful Nuclear Explosions (PNEs) occupies an ambivalent space in the history of nuclear politics. Conceived during the Cold War as a way of reimagining the destructive potential of nuclear weapons for constructive civilian applications—such as excavation, mining, and energy … Continue reading What are the strategic, legal, and normative implications of Peaceful Nuclear Explosions (PNE) within the framework of international security, nuclear non-proliferation, and global governance?

India and the Global Disarmament Discourse: Normative Commitments, Strategic Dilemmas, and Policy Influence The global disarmament discourse has historically been shaped by the competing imperatives of strategic stability, non-proliferation, and normative aspirations for a nuclear-free world. India’s role within this discourse has been complex and often paradoxical. On the one hand, India has consistently articulated … Continue reading How has India articulated and advanced its role in the global disarmament discourse, and to what extent have its policies, initiatives, and normative positions shaped the evolution of international arms control and disarmament regimes?

India’s Opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): A Realist Interpretation of Sovereignty, Security, and Global Nuclear Hierarchies India’s opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) since its opening for signature in 1968 remains one of the most significant instances of resistance to a global arms control regime. While India has consistently articulated its opposition … Continue reading To what extent can India’s opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) be interpreted through a realist paradigm, particularly in terms of sovereignty, security imperatives, and the critique of an unequal global nuclear order?

The Impact of the Changing Global Order and Regional Conflicts on Disarmament Efforts Introduction The post-Cold War era was marked by significant progress in global disarmament, driven by optimism about the ‘end of history’ and the promise of a stable, unipolar world order. Initiatives such as the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), the Chemical Weapons … Continue reading Assess how the shifting global order and ongoing regional conflicts, with major powers taking opposing sides, have undermined the progress made towards disarmament.