No First Use policy: Does it has any meaning?

divya

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We have signed the no first use policy but does it really mean anything. its just like saying we wont threaten with our nukes. Thats it. But at the same time if our identity is threatened as far as i belive we will be the first one to scrap it and use our nukes.

No First Use works fine till we are working against Pakistan because we have techological advantage but in case if we have to fight the chinese the scenerio reverses in a moment.

so what is the use of having the policy in the first place? just words or does it has any meaning.....
 

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It has no meaning actually. If things go against our way we will definitely go for preemptive strike. No first use is only in case there is no harm to integrity of the country.
 

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The Indian nuclear doctrine also reflects this strategic culture, with its emphasis on minimal deterrence, no first use against non-nuclear weapon states and its direct linkage to nuclear disarmament. We have made it clear that while we need nuclear weapons for our own security, it is our goal to work for a world free of nuclear weapons, and that we are ready to undertake the necessary obligations to achieve that goal in a time-bound programme agreed to and implemented by all nuclear weapon and other states.

In sum, there is an Indian way, an Indian view and an Indian practice in the use and role of force. We do not claim that it is better or worse than any other way that other nations adopt. It is a result of our own history and experience, and we feel it best suited to our goals and situation. And it too is evolving, both consciously and unconsciously, as is the world around us. It is time now to consciously build our own concepts and strategic thinking, adapted to today's realities and India's environment, including on the role of force.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=530116584
Summary: The no first use policy was adopted by India because we aren't paranoid animals like the US who thinks even little babies 'can' attack us.

During an extreme war scenario, when it seems like we're losing, India MAY or may NOT use nuclear weapons. We don't know.... it's our politicians then that will decide. But one thing is, the No First Use policy isn't really binding.

To answer your question, it's a yes and no.
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Just like as i said its just a hogwash and a lollipop to the world
 

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We have signed the no first use policy but does it really mean anything. its just like saying we wont threaten with our nukes. Thats it. But at the same time if our identity is threatened as far as i belive we will be the first one to scrap it and use our nukes.

No First Use works fine till we are working against Pakistan because we have techological advantage but in case if we have to fight the chinese the scenerio reverses in a moment.

so what is the use of having the policy in the first place? just words or does it has any meaning.....
It is little more than that.

India has a declared nuclear no-first-use policy and is in the process of developing a nuclear doctrine based on "credible minimum deterrence." In August 1999, the Indian government released a draft of the doctrine which asserts that nuclear weapons are solely for deterrence and that India will pursue a policy of "retaliation only". The document also maintains that India "will not be the first to initiate a nuclear first strike, but will respond with punitive retaliation should deterrence fail" and that decisions to authorize the use of nuclear weapons would be made by the Prime Minister or his 'designated successor(s).'"

According to the NRDC, despite the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan in 2001-2002, India remains committed to its nuclear no-first-use policy.

Indian National Security Advisor Shri Shiv Shankar Menon signaled a significant shift from "No first use" to "no first use against non-nuclear weapon states" in a speech on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebrations of National Defence College in New Delhi on October 21, 2010
 
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It has political meaning. It makes other nations happy while allowing us time to buildup.It also allows other nations to indirectly help us a good example of this is the Bush nuclear deal. This allows us to import uranium for fuel for conventional reactors and accumulate fissile material from our indigenous uranium used on the military side.
 

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Indian National Security Advisor Shri Shiv Shankar Menon signaled a significant shift from "No first use" to "no first use against non-nuclear weapon states" in a speech on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebrations of National Defence College in New Delhi on October 21, 2010

This says it all. Nukes can be used against Pakistan and China .
 

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Indian National Security Advisor Shri Shiv Shankar Menon signaled a significant shift from "No first use" to "no first use against non-nuclear weapon states" in a speech on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebrations of National Defence College in New Delhi on October 21, 2010

This says it all. Nukes can be used against Pakistan and China .
That's just a wikipedia interpretation man, he never said it. People writing words like "signaled", etc provoking something, saying there will be a shift in the doctrine without quoting his words. Visit the link i provided that's his whole speech.
 

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