A Rational Nuclear Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal

Pakistan transformed its nuclear posture from strategic to full spectrum deterrence to neutralize the possibility of a military incursion into Pakistani territory that could result from India's massive military build-up as envisioned in its Cold start Doctrine. This shi in its nuclear strategy is viewed risky by the Western strategic community. Therefore, aempts have been made to restrain qualitave and quantave advancements in Pakistani nuclear arsenal. However, Islamabad prefers to maintain its taccal nuclear weapons instead of polical and economic advantages.