Nuclear Diplomacy

Why it matters

• It serves as a tool for strategic deterrence to prevent large-scale conventional conflicts between nuclear-armed states.
• It facilitates international cooperation through non-proliferation regimes and treaties aimed at preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
• It balances the dual-use nature of nuclear technology, allowing for peaceful energy development while mitigating the risks of weaponization.
• It influences the global geopolitical order by defining the power dynamics between nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear states.

How it is asked

Candidates should focus on the evolution of India's nuclear doctrine, the role of international non-proliferation frameworks, and the impact of nuclear energy on energy security and climate change commitments.