India Going Nuclear: Strengthening Defense or Inviting Trouble?

[CZAR]

Hey everyone.

India went nuclear in '98. While many see this as a landmark moment in terms of further strengthening India's defenses - there is as a equally vocal group that argues that India facilitated the militarization of the subcontinent by choosing the nuclear option.

They argue that without the nuclear umbrella - India would be able to put it superiority, in terms of conventional forces, to good use against any provocation by Pakistan. Whereas status quo, has ensured that pak's nukes have disallowed India from responding with force, despite continued provocation.

Let's have your thoughts.

I, personally, support the India's nuclear option vis-a-vis China.

 

[veekysingh]

well as far i see , going nuclear in 1998 just made us more powerful , and sanctions didn't went very long. till 2002 all of the sanctions were lifted.

 

[Sashan]

**** the doves - India needs nuclear weapons but get rid of the "no first policy" vis-a-vis China. Keep these commies on the tenderhooks. Declare the policy only for Pakistan.

 

[Sinnerman108]

Hey everyone.

India went nuclear in '98. While many see this as a landmark moment in terms of further strengthening India's defenses - there is as a equally vocal group that argues that India facilitated the militarization of the subcontinent by choosing the nuclear option.

They argue that without the nuclear umbrella - India would be able to put it superiority, in terms of conventional forces, to good use against any provocation by Pakistan. Whereas status quo, has ensured that pak's nukes have disallowed India from responding with force, despite continued provocation.

Let's have your thoughts.

I, personally, support the India's nuclear option vis-a-vis China.

India went nuclear in 98 ???

and why was Budha laughing crazy in 70s ?

 

[Sashan]

India went nuclear in 98 ???

and why was Budha laughing crazy in 70s ?

Though offensive mentioning Lord Buddha, good catch.