ISSI Launches Dr. Jaspal’s Book "Nuclear Arms Control in South Asia: Politics, Postures, and Practices"

Islamabad - (Connect Pakistan) : The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) proudly hosted the launch of Professor Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal's latest book, titled "Nuclear Arms Control in South Asia: Politics, Postures, and Practices." The event, held at ISSI, featured distinguished guests including General (Retd.) Zubair Mahmood Hayat as the chief guest. Dr. Jaspal, Dean of Social Sciences and Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, provided a comprehensive analysis of nuclear doctrines and postures of India and Pakistan, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities for arms control in the region. The launch was attended by a diverse audience, including Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Additional Secretary (ACDIS) MOFA; Dr. Zafar Iqbal Cheema, Founding President SVI & former Dean of Social Sciences, QAU; and Air Commodore Khalid Banuri, Advisor Jinnah Centre for Character & Leadership (JCCL), AHQ, who shared valuable insights on regional security dynamics. General (Retd.) Zubair Hayat praised the book for its academic rigor and timely insights into strategic stability in South Asia. He underscored the significance of Pakistan's nuclear deterrence amidst global arms control challenges and regional geopolitical dynamics. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, DG ISSI, highlighted the book's contribution to countering misperceptions about Pakistan's nuclear program and its strategic imperatives. He applauded Dr. Jaspal for contextualizing the historical development and strategic motivations behind India's and Pakistan's nuclear policies. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC, lauded the book's in-depth analysis of nuclear proliferation and emerging technologies' impact on regional security. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Cheema emphasized the book's relevance for policymakers and scholars in understanding evolving nuclear doctrines and technological advancements. Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi discussed global non-proliferation challenges and their implications for South Asia, highlighting the destabilizing effects of emerging technologies on regional security. Air Commodore (Retd.) Khalid Banuri provided insights into global nuclear instability and the strategic implications of technological advancements, recommending the book as essential reading for students and practitioners of nuclear politics. Dr. Jaspal concluded with a comprehensive overview of the book's themes, advocating for arms control measures to ensure strategic stability amidst evolving geopolitical realities and technological advancements. Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI, concluded the event by emphasizing Pakistan's security imperatives in a rapidly changing global nuclear landscape. The book launch attracted a diverse audience including academics, students, members of the diplomatic community, and civil society, underscoring its relevance in shaping discourse on regional security and nuclear arms control.