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Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region

Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region

Estimated time to complete: 5 Hours

Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region explores the technology, theory, risks, and future trajectories of sea-based deterrence, with a focus on China, India, and Pakistan.

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Course Content

Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region

  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Technology and Operations
  • Lesson 2: Theory and Challenges
  • Lesson 3: Naval Nuclear Weapons in the Indian Ocean Region
  • Lesson 4: Future Trajectories, Technologies, and Risk Reduction
  • Conclusion

Important: Clicking the buttons above will take you to an external link. The Flex Edition is identical to the Complete Edition, but does not require sequential progress through course content, and does not offer a certificate of completion.

Course Description

Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region is an online course produced by the Stimson Center South Asia Program’s Strategic Learning initiative, intended for students of all vantage points. This accessible course dives deep into strategic dynamics and deterrence at sea. Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region evaluates the technical requirements, policy drivers, emerging trends, and risks related to sea-based deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region through interactive features, text explainers, and video interviews with more than 30 scholars and practitioners from Pakistan, India, China, the United States, and beyond.