Development and Transformation of the Indian Nuclear Doctrine

Authors

  • Ashfaq Ahmed
  • Muhammad Jawad Hashmi
  • Saima Kausar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51872/prjah.vol3.Iss2.167

Keywords:

Nuclear Doctrine; Credible; Strategic; Community; No First Use

Abstract

Indian rationale for developing nuclear weapons is embedded in Article 51 of United Nations (UN) Charter. After analyzing the changes in Indian defence procurements, a huge defence spending and public statements issued by the former and incumbent Indian government official authors presume India is changing its nuclear posture. New Delhi is discarding earlier publicly stated No-First Use (NFU) posture with ready or super ready status. It is replacing Credible Minimum Deterrent (CMD) posture with overkill capacity. India revived earlier announced Cold Start Doctrine (CSD). The objective of this paper is to review changes in Indian nuclear doctrine and capabilities and implications for Pakistan security. However a qualitative method is used for the completion of this research. Paramount aim of nuclear signaling is to avoid outbreak of violence. The findings of this paper include dividing Indian strategic community into leftists/rightists. Further, abovementioned changes can result in Indian preemptive strike against Pakistan or inadvertent or unauthorized use of nuclear weapons. The region is ripe for nuclear exchange. South Asia is nuclear flashpoint. In conclusion, Pakistan needs to expedite its diplomatic efforts to highlight changes introduced by India. Islamabad should follow North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) strategy to solidify its conventional and nuclear armed force structure to deter militarily powerful enemy

Author Biographies

Ashfaq Ahmed

Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Jawad Hashmi

Department of Political Science & International Relations
University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

Saima Kausar

Department of International Relations
Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

Ashfaq Ahmed, Muhammad Jawad Hashmi, & Saima Kausar. (2021). Development and Transformation of the Indian Nuclear Doctrine. Progressive Research Journal of Arts & Humanities (PRJAH), 3(2). https://doi.org/10.51872/prjah.vol3.Iss2.167