Nuclear and Arms Control

About Centre

Nuclear science and technology have impinged upon global politics and security studies for decades. MP-IDSA has focused on the study of the political and strategic facets of nuclear science and technology since its inception and is known for providing a different perspective on global nuclear issues. The Institute has been at the forefront of shaping the debate on key nuclear issues in India and in the world at large. The Centre for Nuclear and Arms Control is dedicated to advance research on strategic nuclear issues. It is engaged in projects that seek to provide answers to relevant policy questions relating to global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and anti-proliferation, nuclear energy, global nuclear governance, regional nuclear dynamics, Arms Trade Treaty, the Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions, among others. Through its outreach activities, the Centre has disseminated its research output in the strategic studies and policy communities.

Exit from Afghanistan: Playing the Game and not learning the lessons

US calculation in backing Pakistani designs for controlling Afghanistan will bring even greater dangers to its own doorsteps.

EU-India Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Post-Lisbon Prospects

Since both India and EU face the same threat of religious radicalism at home and from across the border, focused cooperation on this issue must be given serious thought.

The Dragon’s Shield: Intricacies of China’s BMD Capability

China undertook a BMD test on January 11, 2010, which it claimed was an exoatmospheric interception. Though Beijing was known to be developing missile defence systems for long, there were very few indicators on how far it has gone in terms of technological prowess.

A. Vinod Kumar
February 25, 2010
Issue Brief

Dutch withdrawal from Afghanistan may have cascading effects

The Dutch withdrawal from Afghanistan may have cascading effects, as smaller European countries notwithstanding their importance in contribution or numerical strength, may also announce their exit citing their own national caveats in the months to come.

Pakistan Will Oppose the Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty at the Conference on Disarmament

Though world opinion is still divided on whether the FMCT would include past stocks or not, Pakistan appears to have decided to continue with the production of fissile materials and oppose any talks at the CD.

Improving Prospects of India-Australia Nuclear Co-operation

Australia is not finding it economically prudent and diplomatically rational to deny uranium to India, while other countries profit from nuclear commerce with India.

Rahul Mishra
December 24, 2009
IDSA Comments

India can learn from the US experience in securing its borders

India faces risks at its borders even more severe than those faced by the United States. Indian authorities would benefit by studying the US methodologies and experience and drawing appropriate lessons.

Arvind Gupta
December 14, 2009
IDSA Comments

Obama’s Afghan Strategy: Surge or Retreat?

Obama’s signal that the United States seeks to exit in 18 months will be viewed with scepticism by fence sitters in Afghanistan who will identify the victor as the one who endures.

An economically exhausted America is withdrawing from Afghanistan

The United States is facing serious economic problems, and Obama seems to have drawn the lesson that national security is not just about military strength but that it is equally about the economy, partnerships and diplomacy.

Arvind Gupta
December 08, 2009
IDSA Comments

Shadow over the Latest Nuclear Deal with Iran

The draft deal is envisaged as a test of Iran’s intentions, and from the Iranian point of view as a test of Western countries’ assurance to facilitate its peaceful nuclear programme.