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Learning to Act Like a Nuclear Power

Harish Khare, The Hindu | September 12, 2008

The domestic political culture in India determines whether India will work out in its new role as a nuclear power. ++ So far, suspicion and accusation among the politicians hindered India's democratic institutions to produce a coherent notion of national purpose. ++ External actors such as China and the US have again and again manipulated the preferences of India's politicians. ++ But now it is about time to develop a strong and independent national agenda which takes the responsibilities of a nuclear nation-state into account.

 

 
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