Advocate Aman Deep Singh

  Q2: Discuss India’s Nuclear Doctrine. What are its key features and limi  Discuss India’s Nuclear Doctrine. What are its key features and limitations? India’s Nuclear Doctrine , formulated in 2003 and reaffirmed over the years, rests on the principle of credible minimum deterrence and a No First Use (NFU) policy . The doctrine mandates massive retaliation if subjected to a nuclear strike, with retaliatory strikes authorized solely by the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA)—a civilian-led body chaired by the Prime Minister . India also pledges non-use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states and maintains a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing, while advocating for global nuclear disarmament . Key features of the doctrine include: ·         Credible minimum deterrence : Sufficient nuclear arsenal to inflict unacceptable damage, avoiding arms race dynamics . ·         No First Use : India w...

  What comprises India’s National Security Doctrine? Why is it not codified? India’s National Security Doctrine refers to the systematic articulation of strategic objectives, interests, and the modalities to achieve and safeguard them against internal and external threats. It covers military, economic, energy, food, health, environmental, and technological security, and addresses both state and non-state actors . The doctrine is shaped by India’s threat perceptions, geopolitical realities, resource allocation, coordination mechanisms, and accountability structures. Key elements include preventive deterrence, no tolerance for nuclear blackmail, and a focus on both military and soft power . India has no formally codified National Security Doctrine. This is due to political hesitation, lack of consensus, and a deliberate policy of strategic ambiguity to maintain flexibility in a dynamic security environment . Some experts argue that written doctrines risk rigidity, limiti...