India-UAE Nuclear Deal: Is a 'Nuclear Umbrella' on the Horizon? Pakistan, Saudi Anxious
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News18•20-01-2026, 16:04
India-UAE Nuclear Deal: Is a 'Nuclear Umbrella' on the Horizon? Pakistan, Saudi Anxious
- •UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's recent visit to India included a nuclear deal focusing on 'Nuclear Safety' and 'Operation'.
- •The agreement involves collaboration on advanced nuclear technology, joint development of Small Modular Reactors, and cooperation in nuclear power plant operations and maintenance.
- •Experts debate if 'Nuclear Safety' implies a 'nuclear umbrella' (extended deterrence) or technical safety for plants like UAE's Barakah.
- •India's 'No First Use' policy and the US's existing security role in the UAE make a direct 'nuclear umbrella' highly complex and unlikely.
- •The deal is more likely focused on energy security, techno-diplomacy, and India's aim to sell Small Modular Reactors and provide operational expertise to the UAE, countering China's influence.
Why It Matters: India and UAE's nuclear deal focuses on advanced technology and safety, not a 'nuclear umbrella' for defense.
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