India’s long-range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during a Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2013. India has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile and has pushed for further testing to verify its nuclear capabilities. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
US fusion breakthrough reinforces the case against live nuclear tests, and India should take note
- The success of virtual nuclear testing has set the stage for ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty, but India still wants to conduct nuclear tests
- A breach of norms against testing should invite universal condemnation and punitive action, and not be enabled by a waiver of sanctions
India’s long-range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during a Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2013. India has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile and has pushed for further testing to verify its nuclear capabilities. Photo: AP
