Nuclear Historian Jayita Sarkar Reflects on India’s Peaceful Nuclear Explosion
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of India’s peaceful nuclear explosion, a significant event that shaped Indian and nuclear history. To commemorate this occasion, historian Jayita Sarkar engaged in a conversation shedding light on the importance of the peaceful nuclear explosion (PNE) and its impact. The discussion also delved into Dr. Sarkar’s acclaimed book, “Ploughshares and Swords: India’s Nuclear Program in the Global Cold War,” which has received prestigious awards, including the Bernard …