nonproliferation
A Done (Nuclear) Deal: India Wins, Indians Loose
The Indo-US nuclear deal is finally done. In the final analysis, what is sad is that when such an opportunity presents itself, Indians can count on the help of foreign Presidents but not on their own politicians across the aisle. Non-proliferation may be somewhat weaker. But the real looser here is the Indian electorate.
Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia: Avoiding the Brink
How can the international community mitigate the risk of nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, without legitimizing their weapons? Kai presents a concluding analysis on the dynamics of nuclear deterrence in South Asia.
A Eulogy for the Indo-US Nuclear Deal, a Praise for Manmohan
Time Magazine just released what can only be described as a eulogy for the much hyped Indo-US nuclear deal. Most western media outlets have concluded that the deal is now as good as dead. And that may well be. When Manmohan Singh said earlier this month that putting the deal on hold “would not be [...]
Concluding The Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Moving Beyond Blame
All hell has broken loose in the Indian parliament since the 123 Agreement was concluded between India and the USA. Following its conclusion the UPA government faces rebellion from the Left (the communists), the right (the BJP), and within. The imbroglio has been sufficiently covered in both domestic and international media, and seems to the [...]
The Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Epilogue in Parliament
On the Indian National Interest (a conservative blog), Nitin asks “why is it surprising the The Hindu changes tack and now advocates ‘putting the nuclear deal on hold’?” To look for the answer, I would suggest reading the article itself, which is by far the best analysis of the deal thus far (see also my [...]
The Indo-US Nuclear Deal: A Post-Henry Hyde Act Analysis
The Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act is now law. With its passage history of sorts has been created. India now has a credible chance to legally access civilian nuclear technology while keeping its nuclear weapons program. No country outside the NPT can say so. Critics in India have called this [...]
Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Faulty Criticisms
The US Congress has approved the US-India Nuclear deal. With a vote of 359-60, the status quo certainly seems to have moved to favor the deal (news from the NYTimes, CNN, my previous post on negotiating strategies). Still, that hasn’t stopped the naysayers from complaining about it, incessantly. The NYTimes editorial says the deal is [...]
Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Lessons in International Negotiation
Much has been made of the recent US-Indian Civilian Nuclear deal. On the American side, there were major concerns about how the agreement would undermine the nuclear non-proliferation regime, while contributing to India’s nuclear arsenal. American misgivings notwithstanding, the deal has been backed by both Congress & Senate panels, and now awaits a full vote. [...]
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