India's emerging nuclear posture : between recessed deterrent and ready arsenal / Ashley J. Tellis. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tellis, Ashley J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

India--Military policy.

India.

Nuclear weapons--India.

Nuclear weapons.

Deterrence (Strategy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx, 885 p. ) ill., maps ;

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2001.

Summary:

After a hiatus of almost 24 years, India startled the international community by resuming nuclear testing in May 1998. This work addresses the belief that nuclear tests in South Asia have altered the strategic environment in the region and globally.

Contents:

Preface

Figures

Maps

Tables

Acknowledgments

Acronyms

Chapter One: Introduction/Summary.

Notes:

"Prepared for the United States Air Force."

"MR-1127-AF."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 767-862) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-60129-001-2

OCLC:

935231620