http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_may_have_mortgaged_right_to_future_nuke_tests/articleshow/2241381.cms
I think this is a much awaited and desired deal. It enhances the Indian civilian nuclear capabilities in terms of meeting India's energy requirements, at the same time, leaving India's military options ... largely untouched.
The fear of the 123 Agreement capping our nuclear strike capability or deterrence has been well taken care of as India has retained its military nuclear capabilities, current and future, intact. India had already announced a moratorium on conducting nuclear tests , probably because it has developed laboratory testing techniques to its satisfaction. Allowing Indian civilian nuclear establishments to be inspected by the IAEA to assauge American fears of prolification does not dent the future Indian military options.
If you see the energy scene ... by IDSA ... this gives a good picture about the energy scene in India: http://www.ciaonet.org/olj/sa/sa_99das03.html
I think this is a much awaited and desired deal. It enhances the Indian civilian nuclear capabilities in terms of meeting India's energy requirements, at the same time, leaving India's military options ... largely untouched.
The fear of the 123 Agreement capping our nuclear strike capability or deterrence has been well taken care of as India has retained its military nuclear capabilities, current and future, intact. India had already announced a moratorium on conducting nuclear tests , probably because it has developed laboratory testing techniques to its satisfaction. Allowing Indian civilian nuclear establishments to be inspected by the IAEA to assauge American fears of prolification does not dent the future Indian military options.
If you see the energy scene ... by IDSA ... this gives a good picture about the energy scene in India: http://www.ciaonet.org/olj/sa/sa_99das03.html
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