The First Nuclear World War presents a strategic analysis aimed at preventing future nuclear conflicts and limiting the spread of nuclear weapons. Written by Patrick O’Heffernan, Amory B. Lovins, and L. Hunter Lovins, the book explores the political, military, and technological factors that shape global nuclear policy. It examines the dangers posed by nuclear proliferation, the risks of misca…
This volume examines the relationship between the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and global efforts toward nuclear disarmament. Compiled and edited by Govind Narain Srivastava, it analyzes NAM’s political stance on nuclear weapons, the advocacy for disarmament, and the movement’s influence on international peace negotiations. The book provides insights into the strategic, moral, and diplomatic …
This book presents a comprehensive study of the arms race, nuclear weapons, and global disarmament from the perspective of the Non-Aligned Nations. It analyzes the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, the dynamics of détente, and the political role played by nonaligned countries within the United Nations. Through discussions on peace initiatives and global security issues, the author high…
This book provides a clear introduction to the issues surrounding nuclear proliferation and the global dangers posed by the spread of nuclear weapons. It explains the development of the nuclear arms race, the political and strategic motivations behind nations seeking nuclear capability, and the challenges faced by the international community in preventing further expansion. Molander and Nichols…
Red Cloud at Dawn depicts the end of the United States' atomic bomb monopoly after the Soviet Union successfully detonated its first atomic bomb in 1949. Michael D. Gordin traces the geopolitical dynamics between Truman and Stalin, the developments in nuclear intelligence, and the global impact of the birth of the nuclear arms competition era. The book combines political history, diplomacy, and…
The 136th issue of Présence Africaine contains several important articles on contemporary African figures and issues. The edition opens with an article on the death of the great historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop, followed by Mohammed-Bassiru Sillah's study of African states' responses to the issue of global nuclear proliferation. Another article, written by M. Mbongo, addresses the…
Nicholas Wade's A World Beyond Healing is a profound study of the devastating effects of nuclear war, both before and after the explosion. Wade describes how geopolitical tensions and the nuclear arms race create a constant threat to humanity. The book examines the medical, ecological, psychological, and social consequences of nuclear war, as well as the inability of the international system to…
This book is a collection of papers presented at the Tenth Plenary Conference of the American Section of the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy, held in 1984 at the University of Notre Dame. It provides an in-depth discussion of the relationship between political realism and international morality, particularly in the context of the nuclear age. The contributo…
An in-depth investigation into India’s pursuit of nuclear capability during the Cold War era. The book examines political motivations, scientific developments, and strategic calculations behind India’s nuclear programme. Bhatia discusses key events leading to the first nuclear test in 1974 (“Smiling Buddha”), responses from global powers, and the domestic debates surrounding nuclear pol…
This first volume of Nuclear India by J. P. Jain provides an in-depth introduction to the origins, development, and strategic foundations of India’s nuclear program. The book examines India’s political motivations, scientific progress, and security concerns within the regional and global context. Jain discusses historical milestones, policy debates, technological challenges, and India’s p…