Comparative Politics and International Relations-Nuclear Threat [IAS (Admin.) Mains Political Science (PSIR)]: Questions 1 - 3 of 3
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Question 1
Appeared in Year: 2019
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Discuss the utility of Nuclear Deterrence Theory in the context of the recent standoff between India and Pakistan.
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Utility of Nuclear Deterrence Theory and India Pakistan Standoff
- In response to the Pulwama terrorist attack which led to the deaths of 44 CRPF personnel, Indian Air Force launched a surgical strike inside Pakistani territory.
- The target was a terror camp at Balakot, Khyber Pakhtunwa. Spice 2000 missiles were utilised which killed the terrorists with…
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Question 2
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What is nuclear deterrence? Did it prevent Cold War from becoming a Hot War?
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Nuclear deterrence is a military doctrine according to which a threat of nuclear retaliation prevents the enemy State from launching a nuclear attack. Therefore, the threat of mass assured destruction dissuades the States from using nuclear weapons as a means of warfare unless they suffer a nuclear attack first.
World War II achieving a Balance of P…
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Question 3
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Discuss the major drawbacks of Theory of Nuclear Deterrence. (250 words)
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