The second was India’s quiet entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)—one of four clubs of the non-proliferation regime that New Delhi is determined to join. First, India’s membership is testimony to its own non-proliferation record as well as its responsible behaviour with regard to missiles. Thus, the HCoC/MTCR membership is the ideal platform for India to advance both its security interests and its non-proliferation values. The first was the unfortunate and histrionic referendum, which will lead to Britain’s exit (Brexit) from the European Union (EU). Moreover, this membership underlines the crucial link between the nuclear (and related missile) order and the changing world order, and the need for the former to evolve to reflect the latter.

Source: Mint July 03, 2016 18:22 UTC