Q.2 How China’s military modernisation, nuclear expansion and strategic assertiveness underscores the need for new debate about India’s nuclear weapons policies? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

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https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/its-time-india-and-japan-rethink-their-nuclear-policy-8051160/
In the body, mention the use of nuclear threat by Russia during the Ukraine crisis.
In the body, mention factors that contributing to the need for rethink such as expansion and modernisation of nuclear arsenal by China, muscular approach to territorial dispute and reluctance of other countries in the Ukraine conflict due to the fear of nuclear armed adversary. In the suggestions mention review of the policy of minimum deterrence and no first use policy, development of more sophisticated nuclear warheads with the cooperation of the USA, reconsidering entrenched nuclear assumptions etc.
Conclude by mentioning that India needs to respond to the changes in global environment triggered by the rise of assertive China.

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4 responses to “Q.2 How China’s military modernisation, nuclear expansion and strategic assertiveness underscores the need for new debate about India’s nuclear weapons policies? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)”

July 29, 2022

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1. August 4, 2022
  
  Staff @CD
  
  Hello
  
  Introduction is good.
  Thereafter, almost whole of your answer is a way forward vis-a-vis nuclear policy for India..First mention some factors why this is needed.
  You can mention points such as-
  China’s modernisation and expansion of nuclear arsenal. As per some estimates, China’s arsenal could grow from about 350 now to 1,000 warheads by 2030.
  China’s muscular approach to its territorial disputes with other countries.
  Russian invasion of Ukraine has made it clear that if a nuclear power invade another country, international powers feel reluctant to interfere.
  China is closing the economic and military gap with US
  Changes proposed are fine. “INFRUS” agreement — between India, France and the US could be talked about too.
  Conclusion is fine.
  Keep practicing. 🙂
August 2, 2022

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1. August 4, 2022
  
  Staff @CD
  
  Sri
  
  Decent attempt, you have got the crux of the answer correct.
  Introduction is fine, points related to the Chinese threat are also well written. Further, you can also mention the growing economic capabilities of China and reduction in economic gap with US.
  Other points are fine.
  In way forward for India, you can also argue for reexamination of the policy of credible minimum deterrence. Further, innovative ideas such as INFRUS” agreement — between India, France and the US that could help India build an underwater deterrence based on ballistic missile carrying submarines (SSBN) as well as nuclear attack submarines (SSN) can be mentioned.
  Conclusion is fine.
  Keep practicing. 🙂
  
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Q.2 How China’s military modernisation, nuclear expansion and strategic assertiveness underscores the need for new debate about India’s nuclear weapons policies? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

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