ABSTRACT

This edited volume explores competing perspectives on the impact of nuclear weapons proliferation on the South Asian security environment.The spread of nuclear weapons is one of the worlds foremost security concerns. The effect of nuclear weapons on the behaviour of newly nuclear states, and the potential for future international crises, are of pa

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|23 pages

Brasstacks: Prudently pessimistic

chapter 7|27 pages

The Kargil War and nuclear deterrence