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Pakistan's Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Conflict Redux (Microfilm)
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Pakistan's Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Conflict Redux (Microfilm)
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Tactical Nuclear Weapons (TNWs), often referred to as
"battlefield," "sub-strategic," or "non-strategic" nuclear weapons,
usually have a plutonium core and are typically distinct from
strategic nuclear weapons. Therefore, they warrant a separate
consideration in the realm of nuclear security. The yield of such
weapons is generally lower than that of strategic nuclear weapons
and may range from the relatively low 0.1 kiloton to a few
kilotons. Pakistan's quest to acquire tactical nuclear weapons has
added a dangerous dimension to the already precarious strategic
equation in South Asia. The security discourse in the subcontinent
revolves around the perennial apprehension of a conventional or
sub-conventional conflict triggering a chain reaction, eventually
paving the way for a potential nuclear crisis haunting peace and
stability in the region. Pakistan believes that the successful
testing of the 60-km nuclear-capable short-range missile Hatf-9
(Nasr) "adds deterrence value to Pakistan's strategic weapons
development programme at shorter ranges." In paradox, the fact
remains that this step has further lowered Pakistan's nuclear
threshold through the likely use of TNWs. The introduction of TNWs
into the tactical battle area further exacerbates credibility of
their control. Pakistan has not formally declared a nuclear
doctrine, but it is well known that nuclear weapons are its first
line of defence. The use of TNWs in the India-Pakistan case will
alter the strategic scenario completely as Pakistan would threaten
India with the use of TNWs in the event of New Delhi responding
against Islamabad with a conventional strike in reaction to a
26/11-style terrorist attack. Pakistan forgets that given its
offensive strategic posture and continuing involvement in terror
strikes in India, it is New Delhi which is confronted with the
problem of developing a strategy to counter Pakistan's
"first-strike" and proxy war in the light of its declared
"no-first-use" policy. This edited volume attempts to address and
decipher complex issues, including aspects such as China's WMD
collaboration with Pakistan, nuclear command and control dynamics
within Pakistan, overall rationale and implications of TNWs, safety
and security of nuclear weapons, scenarios for nuclear usage,
India's potential response options and, more specifically, the
technical aspects of the Nasr delivery system.
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