The proposed nuclear cooperation deal between India and the US has raised concerns that it could severely weaken the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and unravel the international non-proliferation framework by setting a dangerous precedent for single-country exceptions from the non-proliferation establishment and giving India, which is not a party to the NPT, an increased ability to produce nuclear weapons. To take effect, this agreement requires that Congress make changes to long-standing US laws and international guidelines enacted to prevent transfers of nuclear technology to states outside the NPT. Legislation to do so was recently introduced in the House and Senate.
Resources
Links to resources regarding the US-India nuclear deal from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and other organizations.
Proposed Legislation
Resources and analysis pertaining to the proposed legislation which would change US statutes to allow the transfer of nuclear fuel and technology to India.
Briefings
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation has co-sponsored several briefings on Capitol Hill to inform and educate congressional staff on the US-India nuclear deal.
Clippings
Daily news clippings with the latest on the US-India nuclear deal.