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Book SynopsisThis volume presents a range of views on the current state of global nuclear disarmament from eminent scholars from India, Israel and France. Chapters present and analyse the relationships between India, Pakistan and the USA, Russia and the USA, the position of the EU and of Israel. The perspectives presented range from optimism to pessimism on global nuclear disarmament and consequences for human security.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Introduction. India and nuclear disarmament: An analysis. Contours of disarmament with special relevance to india. Linkage between disarmament and human and global security. India’s double jeopardy – Nuclear threats and violent asymmetric conflict: Issues and dilemmas in a turbulent region. Post India – US nuclear deal: Need for restructuring the nonproliferation regime. Indian nuclear doctrine: Arming to disarm. Nuclear disarmament – Russia’s perspectives and initiatives. Russia’s policy toward nuclear disarmament: A theoretical framework. Development and disarmament: The case of Europe and Russia. CTBT or complete abolition of nuclear weapons (CANWE): Which is the need of the time?. Global nuclear disarmament: A myth or a super myth. Israel’s nuclear posture and its position on arms control and disarmament. The position of france and the european union on nuclear disarmament. The New START treaty: Perspectives and prospects. Mass media and global security: The path towards nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. Nuclear disarmament: Global compulsions and indian efforts. Nuclear Disarmament: Regional Perspectives on Progress. Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Nuclear Disarmament: Regional Perspectives on Progress. Copyright page.
