INDIA & THE NUCLEAR QUESTION

1. INDIA & THE NUCLEAR QUESTION

Changing perceptions, doctrines, NPT/CTBT debates, and India’s nuclear policy

A. Global Nuclear Order & Non-Proliferation (NPT/CTBT)

1. Comment: Impact on nuclear weapons on international relations. (1991)
2. Comment: NPT safeguards and Non-Nuclear Weapon States. (1993)
3. Non-proliferation has now acquired the status of a vested interest with the nuclear weapon states which, in the name of political stability, are trying to perpetuate a global order which will preserve their hegemonic position. Discuss. (1994)
4. Examine the issues raised in the context of renewal of NPT both by its advocates and its critics. (1995)
5. Explain the differences between India and USA on the question of CTBT. Why has India decided to link CTBT with the elimination of nuclear weapon? (1996)
6. Comment: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. (1999)
7. Comment: India’s opposition to the Non-Proliferation Treaty: A realist paradigm. (2001)
8. Critically examine India’s objections to CTBT and NPT. (2002)
9. Assess the merits of India’s case against signing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. (2003)
10. Give arguments in defence of India’s approach to Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). (2006)
11. “While India opposes NPT as discriminatory, it opposes CTBT on the ground of ineffectiveness.” Comment. (2011)
12. Discuss the grounds for India’s opposition to NPT. (2014)
13. In 1998, India declared itself as a nuclear weapon state. India refuses to sign NPT and CTBT. What would be the implications for India’s nuclear policy in case it signs both the treaties? (2015)
14. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has failed to achieve the ultimate objective of Global Nuclear Disarmament. Discuss the deficiency in the provision of NPT. (2017)
15. Discuss the reasons behind India’s refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). (2022)
16. Critically examine India’s persistent refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) despite being recognized as a de-facto nuclear power. (2024)

B. India’s Nuclear Status & Doctrine

1. Comment: China and Nuclear Weapons. (1997)
2. Comment: Uses of nuclear energy. (1998)
3. Analyse the barriers to arms control. (1998)
4. Comment: Peaceful Nuclear Explosions (PNE). (2000)
5. Comment: India’s claim for acceptance as a nuclear power. (2005)
6. In the context of developments on the nuclear weapons front in the neighbourhood, do you think that any change in India’s defence strategy is indicated? (2009)
7. Is India’s nuclear doctrine a viable one? (150 words) (2013)
8. Critically analyze India’s nuclear policy. (2016)
9. Given the recent developments in the region, do you think that there is a need to change India’s ‘No First Use (NFU)’ nuclear policy? (2019)
10. Discuss the efficacy of India’s ‘no first use’ policy (nuclear weapons) in the context of the evolving strategic challenges from its neighbours. (2020)
11. Examine the evolution of India’s role in the global nuclear order. (2021)
12. “India’s Nuclear policy is deeply influenced by its cultural beliefs and the pragmatic approach of its foreign policy.” Discuss. (2023)

C. Disarmament & Arms Control

1. Explain India’s role in global disarmament. (2001)
2. Explain the socio-economic impacts of arms race and identify the obstacles in the way of disarmament. (2016)