Put Pak. nuclear arsenal under IAEA watch: India
(Source – Page 1 & 14, The Hindu Delhi Edition)
| Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) |
| Context |
|
India’s Strategic Concern over Pakistan’s Nuclear Threats:
- Defence Minister labeled Pakistan’s nuclear posturing as “reckless” and called for global accountability.
- Highlighted Pakistan’s history of terrorism sponsorship and irresponsibility in international forums.
Call for IAEA Oversight:
- Singh questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, proposing IAEA supervision—marking a rare shift in India’s traditionally bilateral engagement model.
Policy Messaging and Strategic Communication:
- Operation Sindoor and this statement reinforce India’s assertive security doctrine.
- Emphasized India’s policy shift from passive diplomacy to proactive defense strategies post-terror attacks.
India’s Defence Modernization and Domestic Preparedness:
- Minister cited developments in indigenous arms, missile systems, and drones.
- Ties national security preparedness with technological self-reliance.
Way Forward:
- Sustain diplomatic offensive at global forums to isolate Pakistan.
- Push for greater international norms enforcement on nuclear safety.
- Maintain operational readiness and cross-border intelligence.
| Practice Question: India’s call for IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal marks a shift in regional security diplomacy. Discuss the implications of such internationalization of bilateral issues for India’s foreign policy. (15 marks / 250 words) (250 Words /15 marks) |
CHECK MORE – Is Bihar’s high replacement rate a consequence of poverty?
