Not a catastrophe: another look at the South Asian nuclear tests

Article Abstract:

It is important to challenge the widely-held view that the 1998 nuclear explosions by Pakistan and India had disastrous repercussions for the world. Most commentators have failed to fully appreciate the potential for domestic opposition to India's nuclear activities, and do not recognize that domestic support for nuclear weapons is limited. The country's difficult economic and demographic situation is also acting as a deterrent to any future nuclear activity. There is domestic opposition to India moving away from its traditional role as the supporter of nuclear disarmament. There are now signs that the Indian government wishes to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty after creating a domestic consensus.

Nuclear nonproliferation

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Confrontation and retreat: the U.S. Congress and the South Asian nuclear tests

Article Abstract:

The response of the US Congress to the detonation of nuclear devices by India and Pakistan indicates that there are still very mixed views within the Congress about the use of sanctions as an instrument of foreign policy. President Bill Clinton imposed economic and military sanctions on India and Pakistan, as he was required to do by the terms of the Glenn amendment, but some observers have expressed concerns about the sanctions. This has sparked off a wider debate about the effectiveness of sanctions in general. However, legislation threatening sanctions meets many congressional needs, and will therefore not be abandoned in the foreseeable future.

Political aspects

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Confrontation and retreat: the U.S. Congress and the South Asian nuclear tests

Article Abstract:

Both India and Pakistan tested nuclear weapons in May 1998, challenging US and global non-proliferation efforts. The US Congress responded with support for economic sanctions, but later backed away from its tough stance.

United States, India, Pakistan, Military aspects, Economic sanctions, United States. Congress

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