Potential consequences of nuclear politics in south asia oped. A guide to india, pakistan, and the bombis available for free at nuclear south asia is the most comprehensive collection of perspectives regarding india. A guide to india, pakistan, and the bombis available for free at nuclear south asia is the most comprehensive collection of perspectives regarding india and pakistans nuclear trajectories available online. States planning assured retaliation make their capability unambiguous, so that an. Muslim grassroots leaders and popular preachers in south asia.
Research service the library of congress, 12 february 2016, 17. South asia is bounded on the south by the indian ocean and on land clockwise, from west by western asia, central asia, east asia and southeast asia. Extraregional linkages and consequences 6 the china factor in south asian nuclear politics 93 binoda kumar mishra 7 south asias nuclear deterrence and the usa 1 bhumitra chakma. Nuclearization of south asia and the future of non. While we do not know all of the details we can draw the broad contours of the history of decision and indecision that. Congressional interest in south korea is driven by both security and trade interests. South korean president moon jaein has dismissed the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in his country, warning it could lead to a nuclear arms race in northeast asia. Explores the ways in which nationalism is expressed, embraced, challenged, and resisted in contemporary china, india, indonesia, japan, and south korea using a comparative, interdisciplinary. Nbr reports the national bureau of asian research nbr. The adoption of the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons tpnw in july 2017 generated considerable opposition from the nuclear weapon states and their allies, while for supporters it offers a potentially decisive opportunity to restart progress towards complete nuclear disarmament. Nuclearization of south asia and the future of nonproliferation.
Use of nuclear weapons in south asia cant be ruled out. Nuclear politics and strategy in south asia south asia journal. Jun 15, 2015 kidwais remarks have reopened the debate over south asias nuclear stability. A guide to india, pakistan, and the bomb provides the emerging generation of strategic analysts in india, pakistan, and elsewhere a platform to study nuclear competition and dangers on the subcontinent. Topographically, it is dominated by the indian plate, which rises above sea level as northern parts of india south of the himalayas and the hindu kush. Nuclear politics in south asia, by suresh dhanda, new delhi, regal publications, 2010, 356pp. An important and critical reevaluation of south asia s posttests nuclear politics, in contrast to other books, this volume emphasises the political dimension of south asia s nuclear weapons, explains how the bombs are used as politicostrategic assets rather than pure battlefield weapons and how india and pakistan utilise them for politico. No nuclear weapons in south korea, says president moon cnn. How can domestic and international efforts at resolving con. Launched cruise missile slcm in january 2017, is evidence that. In asia, trump keeps talking about indopacific politico. What is truly mad now is that this nuclear insanity continues when the cold war rationale for it has disappeared.
In 2017, pakistan has a p opulation of 200 million while india has 1. Pdf asia has the worlds highest concentration of nuclear weapons. South korea relations congressional research service summary overview south korea officially the republic of korea, or rok is one of the united states most important strategic and economic partners in asia. The emergence and consequences of nuclear weapons in south asia can only be understood in the context of a history of hos tility punctuated by war. Strategy, danger, and the new power politics, new york.
Asia has the worlds highest concentration of nuclear weapons and the most significant recent developments related to nuclear proliferation, as well as the worlds most critical conflicts and. South asia or southern asia, is the southern region of the asian continent, which comprises the subhimalayan countries and, for some authorities, adjoining countries to the west and east. Numerous nuclear threats and challenges play out in the asia pacific region. In addition to presenting the fundamental conceptual approaches to understanding the politics of nuclear issues in the region, this course examines how these and other realworld policy challenges are playing out against the backdrop of a region in the midst of a major power transition. Nuclear strategy and regional stability in southern asia jalil.
Even a single nuclear detonation over a major south asian city would. The dangers of a nuclear conflict in south asia and the subsequent analysis presented. By contrast, military spending in asia and oceania rose for the 29th successive year, this time by 3. Potential consequences of nuclear politics in south asia. Deterrence instability and nuclear weapons in south asia. The politics of nuclear weapons in south asia request pdf. Stronger us south korea ties, however, scare the chinese government. Nuclear strategy and regional stability in southern asia. Adding a twist to the existing fissile material buildup process, the indous strategic partnership supplemented it. But its rivalry with neighboring pakistan, a fellow nuclear power and growing consumer market, has made south asia one of the worlds most dangerous nuclear flashpoints. An important and critical reevaluation of south asias posttests nuclear politics, in contrast to other books, this volume emphasises the political dimension of south asias nuclear weapons, explains how the bombs are used as politicostrategic assets rather than pure battlefield weapons and how india and pakistan utilise them for politicostrategic purposes in an extremely complex and. An important and critical reevaluation of south asias posttests nuclear politics. Dec 10, 2019 the assured retaliation strategy primarily envisions a nuclear second strike in reprisal for enemy nuclear attacks.
The number, complexity and lethality of armed conflicts have increased, and there has been prolonged and shocking violence in large parts of the middle east, africa and south asia. Apr 14, 2015 america and russia still possess more than 90% of the worlds nuclear weapons but south asia, home to three nuclear states, remains a growing worry, perhaps one that will get more attention in the. The assured retaliation strategy primarily envisions a nuclear second strike in reprisal for enemy nuclear attacks. If we want to move beyond mad and coldwar nuclear thinking, a comprehensive understanding of nuclear politics is critical. Nuclear arms race in south asia institute of strategic studies. Unlike other books, this volume emphasises the political dimension of south asias nuclear weapons, explains how the bombs are used as politicostrategic assets rather than pure battlefield weapons and how they are employed by india and pakistan in an extremely complex and competitive south asian strategic. It relies on secondstrike forces, the survivability of which is ensured by methods such as mobility, protection, and diversification, as well as an ambiguous deployment pattern narang, 2014. In 2017, pakistan has a population of 200 million while india has 1. At the mit department of political science, we are engaged in cutting edge research and teaching that helps us understand and solve some of the worlds great challenges. Pdf the world witnessed a major historical event in 1947 when. India decided to take the nuclear weapons route, pakistan followed. Printed may 2017 strategic stability in south asia. This book is an exhaustive historical account of the nuclear security of india and pakistan which has brought the south asian region at the peril of a nuclear holocaust.
The nuclear arm race in south asia was first teiggerred by india when it first. Opportunities for collaboration1 alina constantin2, andrew newman3, and thomas isaacs4 august 2017 the nuclear security summit and the nuclear security centers of excellence on april 5, 2009 in prague, president obama announced an international effort to secure all. An important and critical reevaluation of south asia s posttests nuclear politics. In south asia, nuclear arsenal is seen as a great equaliser and the ultimate tool to counter adversarys present or future conventional strength. Institutions, and politics in the development of chinas national standards. The containment and prevention of nuclear proliferation, especially in asia, continues to be a grave concern for the international community. Nuclear politics in south asia by suresh dhanda, 2010 isbn.
Kidwais remarks have reopened the debate over south asias nuclear stability. Under this dangerous bargain, it would continue to not only allow india to increase its fissile material but also the capacity to increase the buildup of nuclear weapon material hence, the strategic stability in south asia has been negatively impacted since the initial stages. Unlike other books, this volume emphasises the political dimension of south asia s nuclear weapons, explains how the bombs are used as politicostrategic assets rather than pure battlefield weapons and how they are employed by india and pakistan in an extremely complex and competitive south asian strategic. Article information, pdf download for nuclear strategy and regional stability in southern. It covers the middle east including israel, china, indiapakistan and their confrontation, as well as north korea. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of nuclear arsenals, nuclear ambitions and nuclear threats across different parts of asia.
At the start of 2017, 450 nuclear power reactors were operating in 30 countries, with 60 more under construction in 15 countries. War in south asia cannot be an option and there can be no justification for it at any level, from subconventional to strategic weapons use by any state. The first nuclear learning coursenuclear south asia. Thus, this book provides both new insights into the domestic politics behind specific nuclear policy choices in south asia, a critique of narrow realist views of nuclear proliferation, and the. Nevertheless, by closely examining the status and probable future of nuclear power plants in specific countries, the authors of this volume come up with answers, albeit mostly of a negative nature. In fact, at the start of 2017, south and southeast asia made up over 20 percent of the 47 countries globally where the dprk maintained an embassy. Apr 29, 2016 provides an important transnational and transregional analysis by looking at five countries that span northeast, southeast, and south asia features comparative analysis of identity politics, democracy, economic policy, nation branding, sports, shared trauma, memory and culture wars, territorial disputes, national security and minorities. Ali ashraf and others published the politics of nuclear weapons in south asia find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The region includes six of the nine nuclear armed states and is a key site for extended nuclear deterrence guarantees. A stimson center essay by jeffrey mccausland has expanded on the dangers of pakistan incorporating tactical. After the 2016 nuclear test, the north korean government claimed to have the ability to attach a similar bomb to a ballistic missile.
Using a comparative, interdisciplinary approach, nationalism in asia analyzes currents of nationalism in five contemporary asian societies. Bhima koregaon crackdown on activists reports, commentary and public statements paradise papers. Sep 14, 2017 south korean president moon jae in has dismissed the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in his country, warning it could lead to a nuclear arms race in northeast asia. Protesting policy and practice in south koreas nuclear. Nuclearization of south asia and the future of nonproliferation 4 the united state is the major culprit in the erosion of the npt. India is the regions dominant country, home to the worlds fastest growing economy. On the nuclear front, no other region of the world has been experiencing developments quite like the south asia region has. Nuclear weapons and conflict in south asia stephen p. The cold war created an appropriate acronym to describe nuclear insanity. Strategic framework of south asia is comprised of the bipolar equation between indiapakistan, interconnected with regional security complex and other major powers.
Although pakistan is a nuclear power and has the secondhighest nominal gdp in south asia, the literacy rate is only 58 percent. Nuclear politics and strategy in south asia south asia. America and russia still possess more than 90% of the worlds nuclear weapons but south asia, home to three nuclear states, remains a growing worry, perhaps one. While claiming to be protecting the world from proliferation threats in iraq, libya, iran and north korea they also have abandoned past pledges and now threaten first use of nuclear weapons against non. Government has increased sanctions and pushed for more actionbased bilateral talks through south korea. Step back from the brink calls by citizens for restraint febmarch 2019 south asia loses a voice of sanity asma jahangir 19522018 india. International relations of south asia ir 372po 355 spring 2017. Southern asias nuclear powers council on foreign relations. Despite moons stated goal of drawing down nuclear energy in favor of renewables, the characteristics of the south korean nuclear and renewable energy industries suggest that nuclear power will remain a large contributor to the nations electricity generation at least through 2030. South asia is bounded on the south by the indian ocean. The administrations use of the indopacific label, which began in the leadup to trumps trip with a speech by secretary of state rex tillerson and a briefing by national security. Global security has deteriorated markedly in the past decade. Most of the scholarship has been unable to probe the deep interconnections that inform the nuclear strategy of these three countries. Nuclear weapons and conflict in south asia brookings institution.
Stronger ussouth korea ties, however, scare the chinese government. Nuclear politics in asia 1st edition marzieh kouhi. Military expenditure for countries in the middle east for which data is available also grew in 2017, by 6. The essay aims to explain interconnections between international security, domestic politics and nuclear strategy of china, india and pakistan.
The world total of forcibly displaced people is over 65 million and has been climbing sharply in recent years. With the passage of time, the indous nuclear deal and nuclear suppliers group nsg waiver have already added more repercussions and now the discriminatory move to try to facilitate indian nsg membership will further erode the strategic stability in south asia. The current territories of afghanistan, bangladesh, bhutan, maldives, nepal, india, pakistan and sri lanka form south asia. Problem solving perspectives on security, sustainable development, and good governance edited by ramesh thakur and oddny wiggen. Sep 06, 2017 a day after predicting global catastrophe if north koreas nuclear tests lead to anything other than talks, russian president vladimir putin has said the situation may be impossible to resolve. While we do not know all of the details we can draw the broad contours of the.
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