Can Australian uranium fuel India’s nuclear future without sparking an arms race?

India’s nuclear energy ambitions hinge not only on reactors and reforms but also on an unresolved fuel question: where the uranium will come from. A deal finalised with Australia last week could provide part of the answer, giving New Delhi access to the world’s largest known uranium reserves after years of delay linked to concerns over nuclear safeguards. Analysts said the agreement would help India shore up fuel security for its planned nuclear expansion, while also signalling deeper strategic.