Zamir has given a masterly account of nuclear South Asia, and the pressures. and impediments in the evolution of Pakistan’s nuclear programme till it became a reality. A must-read book for all policymakers, strategists and especially the youth of Pakistan. – Riaz H Khokhar, Former Pakistan Foreign Secretary *** Based on personal experience during a foreign service career dealing with China, Russia, India, the US and the UN and using primary sources as well as interviews with key officials, Zamir Akram has highlighted the crucial role played by Pakistani scientists, diplomats and soldiers for the attainment of nuclear deterrence. – Shamshad Ahmad, Former Pakistan Foreign Secretary *** Zamir Akram’s rich and impressively detailed book is an indispensable guide to the development of Pakistan’s nuclear deterrent and nuclear rivalry with India, one of the most important relationships in the world today. – Dr Anatol Lieven, Author of Pakistan: A Hard Country