208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
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South Asia is often viewed as a potential nuclear flashpoint and a probable source of nuclear terrorism. But, how valid are such perceptions? This book seeks to address this question and assesses the region’s nuclear security from two principal standpoints. First, it evaluates the robustness of the Indo-Pakistani mutual deterrence by analysing the strength and weaknesses of the competing... Read more
Introduction 1. South Asia's Nuclear Evolution and Nuclear Postures of India and Pakistan 2. The Promise of Nuclear Revolution in South Asia 3. The Perils of Nuclear Revolution in South Asia 4. Causes and Consequences of the Indo-Pakistani Nuclear Arms Race 5. South Asia's Regional Nuclear Deterrence Structure 6. Nuclear Terrorism and South Asia 7. Confidence Building and Nuclear Arms Control in South Asia Conclusion: Minimum Deterrence to Nuclear Zero
Biography
Bhumitra Chakma is Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and International Studies and Director of the South Asia Project at Hull University, UK
