Nuclear Proliferation Challenges and India's Response

Abstract

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.