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Would China Use Nuclear Weapons First in a War With the United States?

Would China Use Nuclear Weapons First in a War With the United States?

By Gregory Kulacki
Recent American statements on Chinese nuclear weapons policy merit closer scrutiny.
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Close to a Deal?

US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Close to a Deal?

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What lies ahead for Afghanistan?

From ‘No First Use’ to ‘No, First Use?’

From ‘No First Use’ to ‘No, First Use?’

By Ankit Panda
Is India’s nuclear policy heading into uncharted waters?

Perceptions of India’s Nuclear Capability Buildup: Ghost Hunting and a Reality Check

Perceptions of India’s Nuclear Capability Buildup: Ghost Hunting and a Reality Check

By Manpreet Sethi
The basic philosophy of nuclear deterrence in India has not changed, despite recent arguments.

The Linkages Between China's Global Military Ambitions and the Belt and Road Initiative

The Linkages Between China's Global Military Ambitions and the Belt and Road Initiative

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A new U.S. Department of Defense report describes trends in Chinese military modernization.
Trump's Nuclear Posture Review and China: No Way Forward?

Trump's Nuclear Posture Review and China: No Way Forward?

By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration's Nuclear Posture Review takes an odd approach to China.

Why the Debate Over India's Nuclear Doctrine Matters

Why the Debate Over India's Nuclear Doctrine Matters

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is South Asian strategic stability about to go topsy turvy or is the reality more mundane?
Nuclear South Asia and Coming to Terms With 'No First-Use' With Indian Characteristics

Nuclear South Asia and Coming to Terms With 'No First-Use' With Indian Characteristics

By Ankit Panda
Let's make one thing clear: India can explore a pre-emptive first strike without changing its 2003 nuclear doctrine.

Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile

Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to test launch an intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the end of the month.

India Quietly Commissions Deadliest Sub

India Quietly Commissions Deadliest Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-ever indigenously built nuclear armed submarine was reportedly quietly commissioned in August.

India Eyes Israeli Foliage-Penetrating Radar for Kashmir Border Security

India Eyes Israeli Foliage-Penetrating Radar for Kashmir Border Security

By Ankit Panda
Plus, Obama's UN plans for nuclear testing, "no first use," and more. Weekend links.
India Successfully Tests New Ballistic Missile

India Successfully Tests New Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India successfully test-fired the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile earlier this month.

India to Test-Fire Secret Undersea Weapon

India to Test-Fire Secret Undersea Weapon

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is set to test-fire the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile this week.
India's Deadliest Sub Is Ready for Operations

India's Deadliest Sub Is Ready for Operations

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s INS Arihant could already be commissioned next month.

Nuclear Instability in the Asia-Pacific Region?

Nuclear Instability in the Asia-Pacific Region?

By Francis P. Sempa
A new study reaches sobering conclusions on the potential for nuclear proliferation.

India’s Deadliest Sub to Test-Fire Missiles

India’s Deadliest Sub to Test-Fire Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s INS Arihant will undergo missile tests this month.

Why it Matters that the US and China Are Trying Cyber Arms Control

Why it Matters that the US and China Are Trying Cyber Arms Control

By Ankit Panda
The United States and China are trying to put together a bilateral cyber arms control agreement. This could be big.
Strategic Warning and China’s Nuclear Posture

Strategic Warning and China’s Nuclear Posture

By Tong Zhao
What the 2015 Defense White Paper tells us about China’s nuclear policy.

Sea Trials of Indian Navy's Deadliest Sub Going 'Very Well'

Sea Trials of Indian Navy's Deadliest Sub Going 'Very Well'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the Indian Navy still lacks a capable ballistic missile with which to arm the INS Arihant.
Can India Accommodate the INS Arihant?

Can India Accommodate the INS Arihant?

By Amit R. Saksena
Delays give the Modi government space to make needed reforms to India’s nuclear doctrine.

China and India: Nationalism and Nuclear Risk

China and India: Nationalism and Nuclear Risk

By Ali Ahmed
When considering nuclear escalation between China and India, don’t forget the effects of nationalism.

Could China’s Nuclear Strategy Evolve?

Could China’s Nuclear Strategy Evolve?

By Nicolas Giacometti
For half a century, China’s nuclear strategy has been surprisingly consistent. Will it remain so?

India Inches Closer to Credible Nuclear Triad With K-4 SLBM Test

India Inches Closer to Credible Nuclear Triad With K-4 SLBM Test

By Ankit Panda
India successfully tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile with a 3,000 km range.
India Conducts Successful Missile Interceptor Test

India Conducts Successful Missile Interceptor Test

By Debalina Ghoshal
Although its capabilities are improving, planned implementation is questionable.

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