Nuclear Proliferation Challenges and India’s Response

Rajesh Kumar Mishra
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mishra was Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. read more
Volume:31
Issue:5
Articles

India is uniquely placed in the international security and political environment as it neither falls within the NPT ‘definition’ of ‘nuclear weapon states’ nor is it a country that can be ignored in any international arrangement without taking into account the reality of its being a state with nuclear weapons capability. At a time when proliferation challenges are assuming disturbing levels, this article seeks to examine the policy options available for India to strengthen the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.