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The study scrutinizes Indian naval expenditure in the 1980s paying special attention to revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, Indian naval role in the 1980s, naval threat perceptions and modernisation of the fleet. It is noted that the near four-fold rise in naval expenditure between 1980 and 1987 can be attributed in large measure to the increase in the Navy's capital expenditure. (DÜI-Sen)

As the author points out, all too often the relationship between the shipping and shipbuilding industries and Indian maritime security is ignored. The merchant marine is critical to Indian prosperity and security. He addresses the issue of shipping, shipbuilding and Indian maritime security since 1980. (DÜI-Sen)

The author argues that regional stability necessitates a series of arms control measures amongst the states of South Asia. Since it is difficult to control the spread of weapons in the post-proliferation stages, it is critical to manage this effectively. He examines arms control in South Asia with special reference between India and Pakistan and proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles in the world and South Asia. (DÜI-Sen)