Strategic Learning

🚨NEW ONLINE COURSE 🚨 @StimsonCenter’s Strategic Learning initiative is excited to announce that our latest, most interactive, and accessible free course, Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region, is NOW LIVE! Curious? Take a peek! 👀

.@zafar_jaspal identifies three key factors shaping Pakistan’s evolving maritime strategy: rapid tech modernization, lack of arms control with India, and geographic vulnerability.

.@zhaot2005 explains the stability-instability paradox—how strategic deterrence between nuclear-armed rivals can create a false sense of security, increasing the risk of conventional conflict.

What is a Permissive Action Link? Add to your strategic vocabulary with the ALL NEW glossary from Strategic Learning’s newest course, Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region glossary: bit.ly/NavalCompetiti….

Check out the latest! @ToshiYoshihara unpacks China’s expanding naval ambitions and what they signal for the Indian Ocean Region. youtu.be/oQfs6RIVjmY

As dynamics between Pakistan, India, and China evolve, understanding the deterrence relationships of Southern Asia is essential. Equip yourself with the tools to better understand foreign policy in the region for FREE at stratlearning.org!

.@DebakD explores how missile systems impact decision-making, escalation thresholds, and strategic signaling during tense moments. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=SKbbzR…

What can 4 hours teach you about deterrence at sea? A lot! Join 32 expert lecturers, explore 15 interactive features, and earn a certificate—all through Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region. Free. Self-paced. Insight-packed. Enroll now: stratlearning.org

Visiting Fellow @namrathisside shares why Missile Technologies in Southern Asia stands out—offering interactive content and deep analysis that brings China, the U.S., and foundational security questions into focus.

Karthika Sasikumar examines the risk of inadvertent escalation between India and Pakistan—where accidents, misperceptions, and compressed decision timelines can turn tense standoffs into something far more dangerous. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=b5oTFO…

Missile Technologies in Southern Asia offers students the unparalleled insights of 20+ expert lecturers. Complete it at stratlearning.org today!

.@walterladwig discusses how the presence of strategic weapons shaped restraint during the 2025 crisis—limiting escalation while prompting swift international concern.

What is Periscope Depth? Add to your strategic vocabulary with the ALL NEW glossary from Strategic Learning’s newest course, Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region glossary: bit.ly/NavalCompetiti….

The 2025 India-Pakistan crisis may have lacked overt strategic signals—but not strategic risks, as analyzed by @bpervaiz

Looking to partner for discussions and workshops with Strategic Learning? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

Check out the latest! How might China use amphibious warfare and civilian vessels in the Indian Ocean—and what does it signal? @ToshiYoshihara breaks down Chinese intentions and deterrence dynamics in this sharp 4-min analysis. youtu.be/4cZRtS_Z7I8

China’s complex role in the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis—calling for restraint while its military exports were actively used in the conflict—is underscored by @DebakD. A reminder that regional crises rarely stay bilateral.

Strategic Learning mourns the passing of Professor R. Rajaraman, whom we interviewed in 2019 for the course Deterrence in Southern Asia. In this video he reflected on stability in South Asia and India's No First Use policy.

Hear from 2024 Visiting Fellow @seemashafiq71 on why SLI’s courses stand out—bringing global perspectives to strategic learning in Southern Asia and beyond. Enroll now in Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region → stratlearning.org

The 2025 India-Pakistan crisis introduced digital manipulation into conventional military posturing—while strategic brinkmanship remained notably absent, as observed by @kulkarnitanvi

Already completed Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region? Good thing Strategic Learning offers an additional FOUR, FREE courses on everything from South Asian strategic history, deterrence, and missile technologies! Learn more for yourself at stratlearning.org.