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<Abstract>India is considered to have a balanced, responsible, and self-regulated nuclear policy. India supports only that much nuclear power which can deter the enemy from attacking; it has always avoided an indiscriminate arms race and has kept itself away from illicit proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. The primary reason for India__ampersandsign#39;s transparency in its nuclear policy is that it has kept its civil nuclear energy program and military use programs separate. Its nuclear policy states that any external attack will result in an intolerable response for the aggressor. This paper examines various aspects of India’s nuclear policy that shape its current stance on nuclear weapons within today’s geopolitical landscape. By analysing various factors, it seeks to elucidate the theoretical subtleties of India’s nuclear policy, emphasising its strategic goals and implications for both regional and global security.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Minimum Credible Deterrent, Nuclear Command Authority, No First Use, Nuclear Missiles, Nuclear Technology, Nuclear Weapons.</Keywords>
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