International Relations
Nuclear Technology
Nuclear Technology articles for UPSC exam preparation under International Relations.
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Articles on Nuclear Technology
A START For Multilateralism: Nuclear Proliferation Needs A Global Treaty
Published on: 10 February, 2026 Global concern over nuclear security has intensified with the expiry of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia.
A START For Multilateralism: Nuclear Proliferation Needs A Global Treaty
Published on: 10 February, 2026 Global concern over nuclear security has intensified with the expiry of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia.
Global Nuclear Order
The recent US President’s renewed ‘nuclear testing on an equal basis’ with Russia and China signaled a return to nuclear weapons testing, challenging decades of international restraint and global arms control dynamics.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Context Recently, Iran’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that its Parliament is drafting legislationto withdraw from the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Treaty. Present Status A total of 191 States have joined the Treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon States. India, Pakistan, South Sudan and Israel never joined the treaty, however they are known or believed to possess nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Sharing Model
Context French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France is “open to dialogue” on potentially stationing its nuclear weapons in other European countries. About This development occurred amid security concerns in Europe due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. France’s consideration of a broader European role for its nuclear deterrent aligns with its “European strategic autonomy” policy, which aims to enhance the EU’s capacity to act independently in security and defence matters.