The Genesis of South Asian Nuclear Deterrence: Pakistan's Perspective
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Pakistan
- Date of Publication 8 October 2009
- ISBN 9780195477160
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages337 pages
- Size 220x145x250 mm
- Weight 552 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
The book aims to provide a comprehensive review of the evolution of the Indian and Pakistani nuclear programmes covering technological developments, political underpinnings and non-proliferation policies. It also covers post 1998 developments to include articulation of doctrines, establishment of command and control systems and operationalization of the nuclear capabilities as well as safety and security concerns surrounding Pakistan's nuclear assets.
MoreLong description:
This book is an attempt to provide a complete picture of the dynamics of South Asian nuclearization. It covers the historic evolution of the technological developments of the Indian and Pakistani programmes and the nuances of their respective policies towards the international non-proliferation regime. It also covers the post May 1998 developments in the two countries with respect to development and articulation of their nuclear doctrines, setting up of command and
control systems and the creeping operationalization of their nuclear capabilities. It provides an overview of the rapidly developing nuclear delivery systems in India and Pakistan as well as their efforts at stabilizing the nuclear environment by agreeing on some significant nuclear and missiles
related Confidence Building Measures. Given the controversies, myths and misperceptions surrounding the AQ Khan network the book attempts to provide a realistic and balanced view of the episode It also addresses issues related to international concerns about safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.
Naeem Salik has exhaustively discussed all aspects related to South Asian Nuclear Deterrence. His descriptions are detailed and his arguments convincing. The book provides a worthwhile insights into the issue.
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Prologue
Historical Background
Evolution of India's Nuclear Program
Pakistan's Nuclear Program
Indian and Pakistani Policies towards the Non-proliferation Regime
Nuclear Delivery Systems
Nuclear Doctrines and Command and Control
Deterrence Stability, Confidence Building Measures and Restraint Regime
The A.Q. Khan Affair
Nuclear Safety and Security
Epilogue
Index
