Why did India decide to openly test military nuclear power in 1998?

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Why did India decide to openly test military nuclear power in 1998?

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2) To critically analyse the case with the help of theory, using its internal concepts and
logic
3) To demonstrate the utility (and possible limits) of theory
4) To consider theory in light of rival explanations
5) To marshal the necessary empirical evidence in support of analysis, findings and
conclusions
6) To present logically coherent conclusions that fit the analysis and discuss the potential
benefit from the insight gained