NCJ Number
140890
Journal
Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Volume: 15 Issue: 4 Dated: (October- December 1992) Pages: 309-316
Date Published
1992
Length
8 pages
Annotation
India's security concerns relate not only to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Burma but also to China, internal turmoils, and the country's relationship with the United States.
Abstract
A review of the history of wars in which India was involved since its independence in 1947 and of current tensions shows both China and Pakistan as threats to India's security. China invaded India in 1962, has had territorial disputes with India, and is a major nuclear power that has nuclear weapons deployed to reach every part of India. Pakistan has also declared itself a nuclear power, while also proposing a nuclear-free zone in south Asia. India's security is also threatened by internal turmoils, some of which are aggravated by support, arms, ammunition, and training from bases in Pakistan. Finally, the relationship between India and the United States has improved somewhat since the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the United States, thinking about India's role and importance is changing. However, trade issues and nuclear nonproliferation must be addressed. A non-nuclear power, India is surrounded by a nuclear environment and must keep in mind the Chinese nuclear threat when considering its options for nonproliferation.