Down to 4 issues
• Testing: While US will have to stop cooperation in line with the Hyde Act if India tests, proposal being worked out is for a “consultative mechanism”.
• Right of return: Move to have a multi-layered consultative process to deal with consequences of testing like this particular right which allows US to take back all its supplies to India. While this will remain, it can be made difficult to implement.
• Safeguards: After an arrangement with IAEA, a separate safeguards arrangement will not be acceptable. India’s case appears strong here.
• Fuel assurances: US will have to help build a strategic fuel reserve for lifetime supply to Indian reactors.
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