This book examines Pakistan s nuclear behaviour from the 1950s onwards against the background of the emerging global non-proliferation system. The author probes the broader questions of the extent to which Pakistan s conduct was factored into the global non-proliferation regime and why that regime failed to constrain Pakistan s choice to go nuclear.
The book goes on to argue that in order to fully understand Pakistan s nuclear policy, the Indian case must also be considered. Therefore, this book provides a comprehensive scholarly account of the history of both India s and Pakistan s...

This book focuses on comprehending the contemporary global security environment, creating a new roadmap for nuclear disarmament by creating a balance between deterrence supporters and disarmament advocators.