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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Naeem SalikPublisher: OUP Pakistan Imprint: OUP Pakistan Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 25.00cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.554kg ISBN: 9780195477160ISBN 10: 0195477162 Pages: 337 Publication Date: 08 October 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsForeword Prologue 1: Historical Background 2: Evolution of India's Nuclear Program 3: Pakistan's Nuclear Program 4: Indian and Pakistani Policies towards the Non-proliferation Regime 5: Nuclear Delivery Systems 6: Nuclear Doctrines and Command and Control 7: Deterrence Stability, Confidence Building Measures and Restraint Regime 8: The A.Q. Khan Affair 9: Nuclear Safety and Security 10: Epilogue IndexReviews<br> 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. --South Asia<p><br> 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. --South Asia Author InformationBrigadier (Retired) Naeem Ahmad Salik is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University at Washington, DC. Prior to joining SAIS he was a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution at Washington, DC from January 2006 to April 2007. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center at Washington, DC (1995) and Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University (2004). He holds an M.Sc. in International Politics and Strategic Studies from the University of Wales, UK, an M.A. in History from the Punjab University and a B.Sc. Honors in War Studies from the Balochistan University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |