The global nuclear balance appears to be shifting again. For the first time in more than three decades, the United States has signalled that it could resume testing nuclear weapons, something not seen since the Cold War. US President Donald Trump’s order to the Pentagon to “immediately" restart testing has ignited fears that the world may be sliding into a new nuclear arms race, as other powers like Russia and China expand their arsenals and testing programmes.

The move could place India in a new strategic dilemma. For a quarter of a century, New Delhi has adhered to a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing and a policy of credible minimum deterrence. But with Pakistan and China modernising their stockpiles, India would likely face renewed questions.

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