If at all we do a nuclear test, N deal says US cannot immediately withdraw fuel but give 1year period (cooling period or a byepass or a way out). Also,US must 1st give reason. If reason is due to Pak/China tests then the US must take that into consideration.(If these two test then sanctions will apply on them also).If still US wants to withdraw then it makes alternative arrangements for India & cannot withdraw till other arrangements r made. Under the compulsions this is a good deal.What else do you want in it??? India needs tech from US and depends on it.US is also very dependent on India for many things. So costs of imposing sanctions on India will severely effect US too. It is not a 1 way street anymore. We actually increase the costs on US to impose sanctions.Like in 1998, they imposed sanctions & then backed off in ayear.China is major threat to US interests. For it, India acts as a countervailing force to China. Why then will it upset its applecart???
The N deal opens up dual use tech for use of ISRO, defence industry and Civilian nuclear section.
ISRO is handicapped due to denial of advanced technology(we made progress but the progress is limited and very slow to say the least.), our indigenious defence projects r stymied bcos we do not get dual use tech.our scientists r well qualified & we r all proud of them. They have done well with limitations.But with latest available tech to back their brains, they will come to world standards.
