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How might India respond to China’s nuclear buildup? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains why India’s nuclear forces require mostly qualitative improvements rather than a large buildup: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

One of the main ways that Iran can disrupt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz is by utilizing its arsenal of over 5000 naval mines. What are naval mines? Add to your strategic vocabulary with the glossary from Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region: stratlearning.org/course/naval-c…

How might India’s nuclear posture evolve? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explain how India’s nuclear capabilities may adapt to credibly deter growing Chinese nuclear forces and missile defenses: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

Great opportunity to work alongside the South Asia Program at Stimson! In partnership with the American Pakistan Foundation, Stimson is offering a summer fellowship for rising seniors, graduate students, and early-career professionals. Apply by April 15 for the chance to gain valuable experience working in a leading D.C. think tank

Is new technology an equalizing factor in Southern Asia? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains how new technologies may change the asymmetric military balances between states in the region: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

According to data from Reuters, the Gulf States intercepted over 500 ballistic missiles in the first few days of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran using Patriot and Terminal High-Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) systems. How do ballistic missile defenses work? Learn more by enrolling in Missile Technologies in Southern Asia: stratlearning.org/course/missile…

What is India’s nuclear doctrine? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains why India’s nuclear doctrine remains a policy of credible minimum deterrence based on a no first-use policy: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

Last Wednesday, a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship IRS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka. The IRS Dena was torpedoed in international waters, but inside of Sri Lanka’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). What is an EEZ, and what rights do states have in their EEZs? Add to your strategic vocabulary with the glossary from Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region: stratlearning.org/course/naval-c…

How might India and Pakistan create effective confidence-building measures (CBMs)? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains why the DGMO hotline works and what is required for future CBMs to be successful: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

How does India view Pakistan-China military cooperation? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains why India needs to take note of developments in Chinese technology and their potential use by Pakistan in crisis situations: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

How is India developing its secure second-strike capabilities with nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs)? INS Varsha is a submarine base that India plans to use to house its SSBN fleet. Learn more from Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region: stratlearning.org/course/naval-c…

How might India maintain nuclear deterrence in the South Asia region? Retired Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, explains why India’s No First Use policy is adequate to prevent nuclear blackmail from regional adversaries: youtu.be/owww3y4zoRg?si…

The United States has, through both diplomatic and military means, sought to restrain Iran's nuclear enrichment program. Nuclear enrichment capabilities are part of Iran’s nuclear fuel cycle. What is a nuclear fuel cycle? Add to your strategic vocabulary with the glossary from Strategic South Asia: stratlearning.org/our-courses/

How does China view the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship? In our newest Strategic Dialogues episode, Tong Zhao, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains why China was not surprised by the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement: youtu.be/2JSO1J7q1Qk?t=…

Really enjoyed this @stratlearning conversation on all things strategic Southern Asia with Air Marshal (retd.) Rajesh Kumar, and especially his points on how emerging tech can counteract asymmetries in conventional and nuclear capabilities. Give it a look👇

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Does India's nuclear doctrine need updating? How can India deter both Pakistan and China? Air Marshal (Retd) Rajesh Kumar answers these and more in our latest episode of Strategic Dialogues!

As India and Pakistan procure more advanced, diesel-electric submarines, it's useful to consider the benefits and drawbacks of these conventionally powered submarines compared to nuclear-powered submarines. Learn more through our free online course: stratlearning.org/course/naval-c…

How might drones impact the offense-defense balance in the region? Rajiv Kumar Narang, (Indian Air Force, Ret.), Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, explains how drones shape air defenses and manned aircraft employment: ow.ly/FuWH50YjJNc