ISBN-13: 9783039103829 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 310 str.
ISBN-13: 9783039103829 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 310 str.
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."