A Nuclear Strategy for India

This book is a valuable articulation of Indian nuclear weapons strategy in relation to today's changing international order and rapid technological growth. The book considers the roles of the military, the scientific establishment and the bureaucracy in acquiring nuclear weapons.

The book introduces a quantitative analysis into the nuclear debate, and stresses the important role of the strategist, who must create an environment of safety without encouraging an arms race. The book considers: foreign policy and the restraints imposed by international regimes; the military capabilities and limitations of the weapons and delivery systems; the specific nature of India's arsenal; the trajectory of technology and the controls on introducing newer weapons; and deterrence, and how it is achieved in practice.