Pakistan’s threats of nuclear first use have given India incentives to develop disarming capabilities that might neutralize Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities in a future conflict. Vipin Narang, in Harvard’s “International Security” has shown that “on average, states pursuing nuclear weapons face more armed conflict”. Nehru’s successor was Lal Bahadur Shastri who was much more against nuclear weapons than Nehru. One thing stands out despite the ups and downs: it is possible to persuade newcomers to renounce nuclear weapons. [IDN-InDepthNews]Copyright Jonathan PowerVisit: www.jonathanpowerjournalist.comPhoto: Pakistan’s threats of nuclear first use have given India incentives to develop disarming capabilities that might neutralize Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities in a future conflict.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2024 22:45 UTC