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Strategic Dynamics and Nuclear Weapons Proliferation in South Asia: A Historical Analysis

Author: Bhumitra Chakma
ISBN: 9783039103829
Binding: Paperback
Year: 2004
Pages: 322
Size: 15 x 21 cm Weight: 445 grams Price: INR 2760.00

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.

Darlene E. Clover

Darlene E. Clover is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. She is the co-author of two books, The Nature of Transformation: Environmental Adult Education and Environmental Adult Education. Dr. Clover also teaches and publishes in the areas of feminist pedagogy and community arts, environmental activism, leadership, and community learning. She is an editorial board member of two environmental education journals in Canada and Mexico.