Nuclear Proliferation Risks in East Asia: Latent Pathways and Explicit Pressures
This essay examines nuclear proliferation risks across East Asia through both overt military programs and latent civilian capabilities.
Silent Deterrents: India’s Undersea Gamble Amid China’s Indo-Pacific Surge
India’s nuclear submarine program aims to counter China’s Indo-Pacific expansion but faces significant challenges. With only two operational SSBNs versus China’s six, India struggles with limited missile range, stealth vulnerabilities, and infrastructure delays. Achieving credible sea-based deterrence may require 50-60 years amid intensifying regional maritime competition.