India and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
：The Perennial Outlier
Publication subTitle ：The Perennial Outlier
Author： A. Vinod Kumar;
Publisher： Cambridge University Press
Publication year： 2014
E-ISBN: 9781316913130
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781107056626
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781107056626
Subject： D815.2 the prohibition and destruction of nuclear weapons
Keyword： 外交、国际关系
Language： ENG
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India and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
Description
This book provides a holistic examination of India's relationship with the non-proliferation regime and its dominant structures. The study explores the complexities of the regime as a functional system, and applies the Indian case study to understand the dynamics of state-regime interplays. The author highlights here the conceptual opacities that drive the structural crises of the regime, and the paradigm shifts that characterize its current churning. The study explores the complexities of the regime as a functional system, and applies the Indian case study to understand the dynamics of state-regime interplays. The author highlights here the conceptual opacities that drive the structural crises of the regime, and the paradigm shifts that characterize its current churning. 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. 'This book successfully brings out a whole gamut of … complex questions to the fore, answers to which have remained fluid, with ever evolving newer analyses and interpretations.' Swaran Singh, H-Net
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