Renu Bohara

India's Nuclear Doctrine: Constraints and Adaptations Post-Pokhran

India's nuclear doctrine has undergone significant changes and adaptations since the Pokhran nuclear tests in 1998. These tests marked a turning point in India's nuclear policy and set the stage for a reevaluation of its strategic approach. This article explores the constraints faced by India's nuclear doctrine and the subsequent adaptations made in the post-Pokhran era. Drawing on the research and expertise of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), a leading think tank, we analyze the key factors that have shaped India's nuclear doctrine and examine the challenges and opportunities it faces in the evolving global security landscape.