| Strategic Dynamics and Nuclear Weapons Proliferation in South Asia: A Historical Analysis Contributor(s): Chakma, Bhumitra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820470236 ISBN-13: 9780820470238 Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing OUR PRICE: $61.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - History |
| Series: European University Studies: Series 31, Political Science |
| Physical Information: 309 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book analyses India and Pakistan's decision to 'go nuclear' against the odds of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty-based nuclear order. It reflects upon the key factors that contributed to, and the process that prompted India and Pakistan's nuclear programmes to take a military orientation, which eventually culminated in the May 1998 nuclear tests. It also explains the motivation which underscored both India and Pakistan's determination to advance nuclear postures in 1998 that appeared to be inconsistent with the post-Cold War global strategic environment. Further, this book explains why international and regional nuclear non-proliferation regimes were ineffective in preventing India and Pakistan from going nuclear. |