Wasenar arrangement is a 42-member group, one of the four international export control groups. It is known that the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), MTCR, Australia Group and Wassenar Arrangement are four international export control groups.
The Wasenar arrangement controls the transfer of conventional weapons and the export of double-use items so that a responsible and transparent system can be established in relation to them. Dual-use objects refers to materials that can be used for civilian purposes as well as for nuclear purposes.
Recently, India has been made a member of the Wasseyan arrangement. It is known that India has already been made a member of the M / s. (Missile Technology Control Regime) and the Australian Group. India only has to get NSG membership.
Benefits to India from India's membership in the Wasenar group:
India's credibility has been established as a responsible nuclear nation globally by the membership of India in the Wasenar group. It is known that India has been subscribed to this group without having to sign NPT and CTBT.
This will enable India to make civil nuclear agreement with other countries of the world and get raw material for nuclear energy.
India will be able to join the global supply chain, which will help India to import the most advanced technical and raw materials.
Encourage space technology and defense industry and domestic production will be promoted under Make in India.
India will be able to obtain highly advanced technology from other countries, which will help in empowering itself in case of cyber security.
Along with the Wasenar Group, the membership of the MTCR and Australia Group gives India diplomatic edge over China because China does not get membership of these three groups.
Most of all, membership of these above mentioned groups has increased the credibility of India, which has strengthened its claim for permanent membership of the NSG and the United Nations Security Council.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded that membership of the Wesanar group has increased the credibility of India. At the same time, India has also got a diplomatic advantage over China. Above all, India's claim for permanent membership of the NSG and the Security Council has been strong.
