State-run Chinese tabloid Global Times has issued a cautionary message to India, urging the responsible handling of its growing nuclear power following the recent induction of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arighat.
The article referenced the insights of an anonymous Beijing-based military expert, who underscored that while India's nuclear deterrence capabilities have been bolstered with the addition of more SSBNs (nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines), it is imperative for India to exercise this power judiciously.
The expert emphasized the fundamental purpose of nuclear weapons, stating, "As long as they exist, nuclear weapons should be used in safeguarding peace and stability, not muscle flexing or nuclear blackmailing." The Global Times echoed this sentiment, calling upon India to utilize its nuclear capabilities responsibly, contributing to both regional and global peace and stability.
This article arrives at a time when India's nuclear arsenal is expanding and its assertiveness on the world stage is growing. The commissioning of INS Arighat, alongside the ongoing development of other nuclear-powered submarines, has cemented India's status as a major nuclear power.
