India and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime: The Perennial Outlier
Cambridge University Press, 4/28/2014
EAN 9781107056626, ISBN10: 1107056624
Hardcover, 247 pages, 23.6 x 15.5 x 2 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
The book is a comprehensive study of India's relationship with the non-proliferation regime, and its transformative evolution from a perennial outlier to one seeking greater integration with the regime and its normative structures. The highlight of this study is its incisive conceptual analysis of the regime as a functional system and its structural complexities, which brings forth new insights on the regime's core ideas like non-proliferation and counter-proliferation. The book also provides an extensive non-Western narrative on the concept of counter-proliferation and its conceivable role and influence in the regime. It breaks new ground in explaining India's quest for an anti-proliferation strategy, which could determine its status and future in the emerging global nuclear order. It will be a substantial contribution to the literature on India's approach towards non-proliferation, counter-proliferation and disarmament, and will enhance the understanding of the impact of the regime's normative structures on India's nuclear decisions.
Preface
1. Introduction
2. From non-proliferation to counter-proliferation
the regime's conceptual crisis
3. The state and the regime
the complex interplay of actors, norms and interests
4. India, NPT and the non-proliferation regime
5. The routes to nuclear disarmament
an Indian perspective
6. Counter-proliferation
the quest for an Indian strategy
7. India's participation in the proliferation security initiative
the counter-proliferation case study
8. India's role in global anti-proliferation
the post nuclear deal agenda
9. Conclusion
Select bibliography
Index.