India’s defense minister questions its no first-use nuclear policy — then says it’s his personal opinion

NEW DELHI — Amid one of the worst phases of border tensions with Pakistan, the defense minister of India said Thursday that the country’s pledge not to use nuclear weapons first amounts to “giving away your strength.” Speaking at a book launch in New Delhi, Manohar Parrikar said, “A lot of people say India has […]

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