India and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime :The Perennial Outlier

Publication subTitle :The Perennial Outlier

Author: A. Vinod Kumar;  

Publisher: Cambridge University Press‎

Publication year: 2014

E-ISBN: 9781316913130

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781107056626

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781107056626

Subject: D815.2 the prohibition and destruction of nuclear weapons

Keyword: 外交、国际关系

Language: ENG

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India and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime

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This book provides a holistic examination of India's relationship with the non-proliferation regime and its dominant structures. The study explores the complexities of the regime as a functional system, and applies the Indian case study to understand the dynamics of state-regime interplays. The author highlights here the conceptual opacities that drive the structural crises of the regime, and the paradigm shifts that characterize its current churning. The study explores the complexities of the regime as a functional system, and applies the Indian case study to understand the dynamics of state-regime interplays. The author highlights here the conceptual opacities that drive the structural crises of the regime, and the paradigm shifts that characterize its current churning. The book is a comprehensive study of India's relationship with the non-proliferation regime, and its transformative evolution from a perennial outlier to one seeking greater integration with the regime and its normative structures. The highlight of this study is its incisive conceptual analysis of the regime as a functional system and its structural complexities, which brings forth new insights on the regime's core ideas like non-proliferation and counter-proliferation. The book also provides an extensive non-Western narrative on the concept of counter-proliferation and its conceivable role and influence in the regime. It breaks new ground in explaining India's quest for an anti-proliferation strategy, which could determine its status and future in the emerging global nuclear order. It will be a substantial contribution to the literature on India's approach towards non-proliferation, counter-proliferation and disarmament, and will enhance the understanding of the impact of the regime's normative structures on India's nuclear decisions. Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. From non-proliferation to counter-proliferation: the regime's conceptual crisis; 3. The state and the regime: the complex interplay of actors, norms and interests; 4. India, NPT and the non-proliferation regime; 5. The routes to nuclear disarmament: an Indian perspective; 6. Counter-proliferation: the quest for an Indian strategy; 7. India's participation in the proliferation security initiative: the counter-proliferation case study; 8. India's role in global anti-proliferation: the post nuclear deal agenda; 9. Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index. 'This book successfully brings out a whole gamut of … complex questions to the fore, answers to which have remained fluid, with ever evolving newer analyses and interpretations.' Swaran Singh, H-Net

Chapter

The puzzle and its broad context

Objective, guiding questions and structure of the study

Endnotes

2 From Non-proliferation to Counterproliferation: The Regime’s Conceptual Crisis

Why the crisis of non-proliferation?

The nomenclature complexity

Why non-proliferation?

Paradigm shifts in non-proliferation

Why counterproliferation?

Evolution of counterproliferation

Counterproliferation and the regime

Endnotes

3 The State and the Regime: The Complex Interplay of Actors, Norms and Interests

The regime as a structural puzzle

The regime as a theoretical puzzle

The hegemonic influence

The collective-security alternative

The normative paradigm

The outlier and the regime: The Indian case

Endnotes

4 India, NPT and the Non-proliferation Regime

India’s tryst with the non-proliferation regime

A treaty at the threshold

The reform agenda: solutions aplenty, consensus limited

Non-state actors and nuclear terrorism

India and the NPT: Towards convergence or drifting apart?

India’s new posturing on NPT

Endnotes

5 The Routes to Nuclear Disarmament: An Indian Perspective

Early years of Indian activism

India’s post-1974 crusade

Current position on disarmament

India and nuclear test ban: Dilemmas galore

FMCT: A half-hearted commitment?

Which route to take?

Endnotes

6 Counterproliferation: The Quest for an Indian Strategy

Counterproliferation: Present and emergent trends

Dealing with ballistic missile proliferation

Plugging proliferation channels

Border controls

Dealing with nuclear terrorism

Proliferation-resistant fuel-cycle technologies

India and counterproliferation

Quest for an Indian strategy: Catalysts and drivers

Divergent perceptions on counterproliferation

An Indian counterproliferation strategy as the first step

An anti-proliferation framework for IOR/Southern Asia

India’s role in the new nuclear energy architecture

The political bottlenecks

Economic factors

Conclusion

Endnotes

7 India’s Participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative: The Counterproliferation Case Study

The Initiative and its contents

Issues confronting the Initiative

Legitimacy

A legal conundrum

India’s approach towards the PSI

Reasons for India’s ambiguity and concerns

Political sensitivities

Technical and legal issues

Diplomatic issues

Case for India’s PSI participation

Envisaged role in global anti-proliferation

Optimal usage of military capability

Defence cooperation with the US

Regional proliferation problem

The route to PSI membership

Clearing the SUA hurdle

Scope for boarding agreements

Alternatives to PSI: A regional anti-proliferation platform?

Conclusion

Endnotes

8 India’s Role in Global Anti-proliferation: The Post Nuclear Deal Agenda

Why a new role for India?

India’s perceived roles: Myth and reality

Defining India’s role in global anti-proliferation

Emerging roles and scenarios

Normative structures

Functional structures

New order initiatives

Nuclear security

UNSCR 1540 commitments

Counterproliferation initiatives

Contextual security and diplomatic partnerships

Endnotes

9 Conclusion

The regime as phenomena

The regime and the outlier

Is this outlier restive?

The shift towards prominence

Addressing incongruities

The integration question

Select Bibliography

Documents

Books

Reports

Journals

Newspaper and media articles

Internet sources

Index

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