NO FIRST USE

Are we seeing a great tectonic shift in the security scenario right in front of our eyes here. I know the whole nuclear debate right now is pretty complex and the Pakistani angle only adds to the complexity and urgency. Throw in the revival of CTBT and we have a perfect storm building up for India within the next year.

From TOI:

Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor may have opened a fresh discussion on India's nuclear posture and preparedness with his recent remarks
that if reports of Pakistan's expanded arsenal are correct, then New Delhi may well have to reconsider its strategic stance.
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Kapoor's implied suggestion that India could have to revisit its no-first use policy in case the strength of Pakistan’s nuclear was close to what had been claimed, will challenge a long held position. The need to think afresh is also linked to Pakistan deliberately blurring its red lines to maintain a nebulous doctrine.

More thoughts on the nuclear issue coming soon...