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Strategic Learning is a @StimsonCenter project offering comprehensive online courses on strategic dynamics with a focus on Southern Asia.

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Why has Pakistan pushed for outside mediation in crises with India? Moeed Yusuf calls it “brokered bargaining”: pulling in powers like the US to gain leverage or de-escalate. Watch this clip from Tanvi Kulkarni to learn more.

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Why has Pakistan pushed for outside mediation in crises with India? Moeed Yusuf calls it “brokered bargaining”: pulling in powers like the US to gain leverage or de-escalate. Watch this clip from Tanvi Kulkarni to learn more.

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Did the US “re-hyphenate” India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack? Watch this clip from Arzan Tarapore to see what he thinks.

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Did the US “re-hyphenate” India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack? Watch this clip from Arzan Tarapore to see what he thinks.

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Have India and Pakistan learned lessons from the Middle East? Watch this clip from Feroz Hassan Khan to learn more.

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Our free courses offer context to help you analyze the latest South Asian security developments. Check them out at https://t.co/jzDQXfwZnB

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Some analysts describe the interlocking relationships between Southern Asian countries as a “strategic chain.”

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Submarines, cruise missiles, air defense, nuclear doctrines: the headlines move fast, but the underlying concepts remain. Learn them with our free online courses, taught by leading South Asia security experts, at https://t.co/jzDQXfwZnB

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According to aerospace analyst Angad Singh (@zone5aviation India’s air defenses performed exceptionally well in the May 2025 crisis with Pakistan. But would they have held up in a longer conflict?

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India just approved ₹2.12 lakh crore in new defense purchases. But according to retired Indian air marshal Rajesh Kumar, Pakistan’s Air Force has historically had the technological edge. Why is that, and what will it take for India to change it?

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Why is India buying decoys for its warships? Cruise missiles are getting faster and harder to stop, so the Navy is investing in ways to fool them.

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Forget the Hollywood lasers. Real modern air defense works in layers, from long-range interceptors that hit ballistic missiles high in the atmosphere to short-range systems that stop rockets. Learn more in this short video from Dinakar Peri.

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Why do military doctrines in South Asia make the region’s escalation risk so high? See what Tong Zhao has to say in this clip.

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What happens if a terrorist group launches a major cyberattack on critical infrastructure in South Asia? Watch this reel to see Sameer Patil’s thoughts.

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Enjoy our terms of the week? Add to your vocabulary even more by signing up for a course at https://t.co/jzDQXfwZnB

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On October 12, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol in Mumbai, the third of its anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft. The Navy said the vessel would strengthen India’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities amid growing underwater threats. But what is ASW?

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Think you know how nuclear deterrence works? Test yourself. Our free courses break down missiles, submarines, and crisis risks in South Asia, taught by leading experts. Sign up now at https://t.co/jzDQXfwZnB

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Trump and Xi just met in Washington to manage US–China competition, including over arms sales. But, China is already competing in the weapons market, using Pakistan as a showcase for its submarines, ships, and jets. See more below in this reel from retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar.

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India and Pakistan don’t have ambassadors in each other’s capitals, and even their cricketers won’t shake hands. With doctrines like “quid pro quo plus,” how do you keep the next crisis from spiraling? Watch retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar’s remarks on it here.

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AI can now sift through metadata to build kill lists, and drones may soon decide who lives or dies. Supporters say it reduces human error. Critics say the promise of precision has failed civilians before. Watch this reel from James Patton Rogers to learn more.