Karsten Frey is Research Fellow at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, IBEI. His research focus is on issues of global nuclear proliferation.

'Karsten Frey has written an important book whose well-argued conclusions may come as a surprise to some readers and as a confirmation to others.' - Robert W. Stern, Macquarie University, Australia; Contemporary South Asia 2008

• Introduction Part 1: Nuclear Weapons and National Interests 1. Balancing National Interests 2. Elite Perception, National Interests and India's Nuclear Policy 3. India's Nuclear Discourse: Tracking Empirical Evidence 4. Structure and Process of India's Nuclear Policy Making Part 2: Nuclear Weapons and India's Security 5. Systemic Proliferation Incentives within the South Asian Region 6. The 'Diabolic Enemy' Stereotype: Indo-Pakistan Relations 7. The China Factor in India's Strategic Thinking Part 3: Beyond Security: Nuclear Weapons and National Prestige 8. India's Self-Image as Emerging Power 9. The 'Colonialist' Stereotype: Indo-US Relations 10. The Symbol of 'Injustice' The International Non-Proliferation Regime Conclusion: Regional Ties and Global Aspirations

Karsten Frey is Research Fellow at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, IBEI. His research focus is on issues of global nuclear proliferation.

'Karsten Frey has written an important book whose well-argued conclusions may come as a surprise to some readers and as a confirmation to others.' - Robert W. Stern, Macquarie University, Australia; Contemporary South Asia 2008

• Introduction Part 1: Nuclear Weapons and National Interests 1. Balancing National Interests 2. Elite Perception, National Interests and India's Nuclear Policy 3. India's Nuclear Discourse: Tracking Empirical Evidence 4. Structure and Process of India's Nuclear Policy Making Part 2: Nuclear Weapons and India's Security 5. Systemic Proliferation Incentives within the South Asian Region 6. The 'Diabolic Enemy' Stereotype: Indo-Pakistan Relations 7. The China Factor in India's Strategic Thinking Part 3: Beyond Security: Nuclear Weapons and National Prestige 8. India's Self-Image as Emerging Power 9. The 'Colonialist' Stereotype: Indo-US Relations 10. The Symbol of 'Injustice' The International Non-Proliferation Regime Conclusion: Regional Ties and Global Aspirations

Karsten Frey is Research Fellow at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, IBEI. His research focus is on issues of global nuclear proliferation.

'Karsten Frey has written an important book whose well-argued conclusions may come as a surprise to some readers and as a confirmation to others.' - Robert W. Stern, Macquarie University, Australia; Contemporary South Asia 2008

• Introduction Part 1: Nuclear Weapons and National Interests 1. Balancing National Interests 2. Elite Perception, National Interests and India's Nuclear Policy 3. India's Nuclear Discourse: Tracking Empirical Evidence 4. Structure and Process of India's Nuclear Policy Making Part 2: Nuclear Weapons and India's Security 5. Systemic Proliferation Incentives within the South Asian Region 6. The 'Diabolic Enemy' Stereotype: Indo-Pakistan Relations 7. The China Factor in India's Strategic Thinking Part 3: Beyond Security: Nuclear Weapons and National Prestige 8. India's Self-Image as Emerging Power 9. The 'Colonialist' Stereotype: Indo-US Relations 10. The Symbol of 'Injustice' The International Non-Proliferation Regime Conclusion: Regional Ties and Global Aspirations