Master the intricacies of conventional military strategy in the ‘third nuclear age.’ Joy Mitra’s groundbreaking work dissects how asymmetric warfare, unmanned platforms, and expanding arsenals redefine deterrence between nuclear-armed states. Discover crucial insights into escalation risks, state security, and the shifting dynamics involving powers like India, Pakistan, and China. This essential read offers critical perspectives for defence scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in India and beyond, looking to understand modern strategic challenges and the conventional-nuclear interface.