Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb: A Story of Defiance, Deterrence and Deviance
A Story of Defiance, Deterrence and Deviance
Publication Specifications
Publisher: Oxford University Press 路 2018
Author: Dr. Hassan Abbas
Translations: South Asia Edition (OUP)
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Digital & Audio
This authoritative study chronicles the geopolitical pressures, clandestine scientific networks, and strategic doctrines behind Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program and South Asian crisis stability.
“An incisive and balanced historical account of South Asia's nuclear matrix and security dynamics.”
International Editions & Translations
Global CirculationSouth Asian Academic Press
Authorized regional translation and institutional distribution across South Asia.
Indian Subcontinent Edition
Published and circulated across university libraries, research centers and academic repositories.
Tehran Academic Press
Specialized regional translation with scholarly critical apparatus and historical commentary.
Monograph & Seminar Edition
Circulated in major international libraries and university research archives.
Critical Acclaim & Academic Reviews
“A must-read for strategic analysts examining deterrence and non-proliferation in South Asia.”
— Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
“Combines deep archival scholarship with accessible, lucid prose. An indispensable reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike.”
— Scholarly Press Review
40+ International Lectures & University Keynotes
Course Syllabi & Examination Adoption
Faculty PortalUniversity instructors and professors across international security, Middle Eastern studies, and Islamic history may request digital examination copies for syllabus design.
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