Deterrence in Southern Asia
Estimated time to complete: 14 Hours
Deterrence in Southern Asia is a comprehensive resource on deterrence theory, its applications, and its limitations in the context of the Pakistan-India-China-United States strategic chain.
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Course Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Deterrence in Southern Asia
- Lesson 1.1: Course Introduction
- Lesson 1.2: Course Resources
- Chapter 1 Recommended Readings
Chapter 2: Theories of Coercion
- Lesson 2.1: All About Coercion
- Lesson 2.2: All About Deterrence
- Lesson 2.3: All About Compellence
- Lesson 2.4: Analytical Challenges
- Chapter 2 Recommended Readings
Chapter 3: The Impact of Nuclear Weapons
- Lesson 3.1: The Dawn of the Nuclear Age
- Lesson 3.2: The Theory of the Nuclear Revolution
- Lesson 3.3: Debates About the Theory of the Nuclear Revolution
- Lesson 3.4: Nuclear Deterrence and Compellence
- Chapter 3 Recommended Readings
Chapter 4: Deterrence Strategies and Nuclear Dangers
- Lesson 4.1: Credible Threats
- Lesson 4.2: The Role of Nuclear Doctrine and Posture
- Lesson 4.3: Nuclear Deterrence and Crisis Stability/Instability
- Chapter 4 Recommended Readings
Chapter 5: Complicating and Enhancing Deterrence
- Lesson 5.1: The Role of Norms and Taboos
- Lesson 5.2: Deterrence, Arms Control, and Disarmament
- Lesson 5.3: The Role of Public Opinion, the Media, and Nationalism
- Chapter 5 Recommended Readings
Chapter 6: Deterrence in the Cold War
- Lesson 6.1: Key Features of Deterrence in the Cold War
- Lesson 6.2: Cold War Nuclear Powers
- Cold War Case Studies (Mandatory)
- Chapter 6 Recommended Readings
Chapter 7: Deterrence in Southern Asia
- Lesson 7.1: Key Features of Deterrence in Southern Asia
- Lesson 7.2: Southern Asia Nuclear Powers
- Southern Asia Case Studies (Mandatory)
- Chapter 7 Recommended Readings
Chapter 8: Conclusion
- Lesson 8.1: Course Takeaways
Optional Content
- Cold War Case Studies (Optional)
- Southern Asia Case Studies (Optional)
- Optional Essay Resource
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Chapter Transcripts
- Chapter 1 – Introduction to Deterrence in Southern Asia
- Chapter 2 – Theories of Coercion
- Chapter 3 – The Impact of Nuclear Weapons
- Chapter 4 – Deterrence Strategies and Nuclear Dangers
- Chapter 5 – Complicating and Enhancing Deterrence
- Chapter 6 – Deterrence in the Cold War
- Chapter 6 – Case Studies
- Chapter 7 – Deterrence in Southern Asia
- Chapter 7 – Case Studies
- Chapter 8 – Conclusion