Chapter 1 Introduction
The India-Pakistan Nuclear Arms Competition in 2019
The Political Context
Main Arguments and Chapter Plan
Chapter 2 India-Pakistan Crises, 1999-2016
The Kargil Conflict
The “Twin Peaks” Crisis
The 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
The Uri Attack and Indian “Surgical Strikes”
Chapter 3 Explaining Indian Moderation During Crises, 1999-2016
Nuclear Deterrence
U.S. Crisis Management
Poor Conventional Military Options
Strategic Restraint
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Deterrence Stability in South Asia Today
The Concept of Deterrence Stability
India-Pakistan Relations after the February 2019 Crisis
Indian and Pakistani Nuclear Weapons: Capabilities, Doctrine, Command and Control
The Nature of “Ugly Stability” between India and Pakistan
The Theoretical Logic of South Asian Nuclear Deterrence
Conclusion: Deterrence Stability in South Asia?
Chapter 5 Enhancing India-Pakistan Deterrence Stability
Trends
Measures to Enhance Deterrence Stability
The U.S. Role