Strategic South Asia
Estimated time to complete: 12 Hours
Strategic South Asia is the most comprehensive collection of perspectives regarding India and Pakistan’s strategic and nuclear trajectories available online.
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Course Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Strategic South Asia
- Lesson 1.1: Course Introduction
- Lesson 1.2: Additional Resources
Chapter 2: South Asia's Nuclear History
- Lesson 2.1: Development from “Atoms for Peace”
- Lesson 2.2: Engagement and Sanctions
- Lesson 2.3: 1998 and Beyond
- Chapter 2: Quiz
Chapter 3: Nuclear Policies and Postures
- Lesson 3.1: Nuclear Doctrine in South Asia
- Lesson 3.2: Warheads and Delivery Systems
- Lesson 3.3: Nuclear Command and Control
- Lesson 3.4: Deterrence Stability in South Asia
- Chapter 3: Quiz
Chapter 4: The Global Nuclear Order
- Lesson 4.1: Nuclear Proliferation and Nonproliferation
- Lesson 4.2: Treaties and Agreements
- Lesson 4.3: The Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal
- Lesson 4.4: The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
- Chapter 4: Quiz
Chapter 5: Nuclear Crises and Crisis Management
- Lesson 5.1: Crises and Crisis Management in South Asia
- Lesson 5.2: The Nuclearization of Crises on the Subcontinent
- Lesson 5.3: The 1999 Kargil Conflict
- Lesson 5.4: The 2001-02 Twin Peaks Crisis
- Lesson 5.5: The 2008 Mumbai Crisis
- Chapter 5: Quiz
Chapter 6: Confidence-Building and Nuclear Risk-Reduction Measures
- Lesson 6.1: CBMs and NRRMs
- Lesson 6.2: CBMs and NRRMs in South Asia
- Chapter 6: Quiz
Chapter 7: South Asia's Strategic Future
- Lesson 7.1: South Asia’s Strategic Future
- Lesson 7.2: The Indian Ocean Region
- Lesson 7.3: China’s Role in South Asia’s Strategic Future
- Chapter 7: Quiz
Final Exam
- Final Exam
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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.
Resources
General Resources
Suggested Lesson Plans and Assignments
Chapter Transcripts
- Chapter 1 – Introduction to Strategic South Asia
- Chapter 2 – South Asia’s Nuclear History
- Chapter 3 – Nuclear Policies and Postures
- Chapter 4 – The Global Nuclear Order
- Chapter 5 – Nuclear Crises and Crisis Management
- Chapter 6 – Confidence-Building and Nuclear Risk-Reduction Measures
- Chapter 7 – South Asia’s Strategic Future
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