Introduction -- 1. Pakistan's nuclear programme -- 2. The potential for nuclear use -- 3. The potential for a nuclear arms race -- 4. The potential for nuclear terrorism -- 5. The potential for onward proliferation and for nuclear accidents -- Conclusion
Summary
This book evaluates each of the potential nuclear dangers, giving credit where credit is due. Understanding the risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear accidents, Pakistani authorities have taken appropriate steps. Pakistan and India give less attention, however, to engaging each other on the issues that could spark a nuclear clash. This book argues that to reduce the nuclear dangers, Pakistan should be offered a formula for nuclear legitimacy, tied to its adopting policies associated with global nuclear norms