Written by a former Rear Admiral of the Indian Navy, this book is a comprehensive examination of what nuclear weapons mean to India’s defense strategy. The author begins by arguing for a clear joining of nuclear strategy and diplomacy. He then reviews the evolving nuclear strategy of the United States. The book also discusses the history of the Indian nuclear project and different strategies that a country that has nuclear weapons can employ. The author closely examines the Chinese, Pakistani, and Indian arsenals and how the arsenals influence the relations between those countries. The book concludes with an argument for better command and control and a discussion of how Indian nuclear strategy affects its diplomatic relations. The author employs game theory in several parts of the book.