Pakistan's Security and the India-US Strategic Partnership: Nuclear Politics and Security Competition

This book explores the relationship between the developing India-US strategic Partnership and Pakistan's security, assessing how it will impact India's military capabilities and modernization. It highlights cooperation in high-tech areas and the acquisition of sophisticated delivery systems and surveillance capacity, potentially destabilizing the strategic balance in the region. It also examines nuclear doctrines and their role in maintaining deterrence. The book is of interest to academics and researchers in Asian security, Asian politics, strategic studies, international relations, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between the evolving India-US strategic partnership and Pakistan's security concerns. It assesses the areas of cooperation between India and the US, highlighting their potential to bring about significant changes in India's military capabilities and modernization efforts. Through the nuclear cooperation agreement, the book demonstrates how India can enhance its domestic nuclear stockpiles, acquiring sophisticated delivery systems and surveillance capacity. Moreover, collaboration in high-tech areas such as space and innovative technologies will further empower India to destabilize the strategic balance in the region.

The author also briefly explores the nuclear doctrines of India and Pakistan, shedding light on the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining deterrence in the region. By employing the Balance of Power and Power Transition theories, the author aims to understand the power dynamics created by the strategic partnership and their impact on strategic stability in South Asia.

This timely analysis of the India-US Strategic Partnership with a Pakistan angle is of immense interest to academics and scholars engaged in the fields of Asian security, Asian politics, particularly South Asia, strategic studies, international relations, political science, nuclear non-proliferation, conflict studies, arms control, and security studies. The book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the region's security landscape and provides a valuable resource for scholars and policymakers alike.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367546533