This important and topical book examines the triangular relationship of China, India and Pakistan through the prism of nuclear deterrence. The author highlights the interplay and role of strategic culture, nuclear weaponisation and deployment, command and control, arms control, non-state actors and foreign policy issues which affect relations between the three countries. With two main purposes--a conceptual investigation into the notion of deterrence, and a study of the theory and practice of limited war--this book:. - addresses the strategic, political and military dimensions of the role of nuc.