Dr Happymon Jacob speaks with Dr Vipin Narang (Associate Professor,<br />Security Studies, MIT) about the new revolution in the military affairs (RMA) and its<br />implications on global and regional strategic stability. The conversation discusses China’s<br />growing military capabilities, especially new age weapon systems and their impact on India’s<br />defense preparedness. Dr Narang also discusses the concept of a ‘Third Nuclear Age’, tactical<br />nuclear weapon systems and their impact on nuclear dyads like India and Pakistan. How must<br />India’s strategic doctrine and practices adapt in order to maintain a healthy deterrent<br />capability in the third nuclear age? Click here to support The Wire: https://thewire.in/support