Nuclear Security Governance in India: Institutions, Instruments, and Culture (2019)
- Pandit Deendayal Petroleum Univ., Gujarat (India)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi (India)
There is an emerging consciousness in India of the importance of nuclear security and safety. Motivated by a combination of rapid growth in its civil nuclear sector, heightened scrutiny of recent nuclear accidents around the world, and the deteriorating regional security environment, India has pushed to adopt measures to strengthen and enhance its nuclear security and safety governance structures. India recognizes that the various recent global nuclear security initiatives are in its own best interest and has been an enthusiastic participant in the Nuclear Security Summit process. Today, India demonstrates a greater willingness to showcase its nuclear security arrangements before the public and has undertaken many institutional, legal, and operational reforms to maintain international regime compliance. This study takes a comprehensive look at India's approach to nuclear security and critically examines the physical security measures the country has put in place. Particular focus is placed on the evolution and strengths, as well as weaknesses, of the country's nuclear security institutions, instruments, practices, and culture. Given that the strengthening of India's nuclear security governance is an ongoing endeavor, the paper also puts forward a number of policy recommendations.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Pandit Deendayal Petroleum Univ., Gujarat (India); Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi (India)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1678824
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-2020-10916; 691482; TRN: US2204426
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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