Elizabeth Threlkeld
@ethrelkeld.bsky.social
Senior Fellow and Director of the Stimson Center's South Asia Program
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Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region: Complete Edition
An initiative offering free online courses to sharpen analysts’ understanding of strategic concepts in Southern Asia and beyond.
stratlearning.org
I’m thrilled to share our new FREE course from the Stimson South Asia Program's Strategic Learning initiative: Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region!
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
The Stimson Center South Asia Program is accepting applications for our Junior Fellowship!
💼 Dive into security, deterrence, & policy analysis
🤝 Engage with top experts in DC & the region
✍️ Research, publish, & grow professionally
📅 Apply by Jan 31! www.stimson.org/project/sout...
💼 Dive into security, deterrence, & policy analysis
🤝 Engage with top experts in DC & the region
✍️ Research, publish, & grow professionally
📅 Apply by Jan 31! www.stimson.org/project/sout...
South Asia Junior Fellowship Application • Stimson Center
Apply for the South Asia Program Junior Fellowship Application Information The Henry L. Stimson Center’s South Asia Program welcomes applications from highly motivated graduating seniors or individual...
www.stimson.org
January 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Stimson Center South Asia Program is accepting applications for our Junior Fellowship!
💼 Dive into security, deterrence, & policy analysis
🤝 Engage with top experts in DC & the region
✍️ Research, publish, & grow professionally
📅 Apply by Jan 31! www.stimson.org/project/sout...
💼 Dive into security, deterrence, & policy analysis
🤝 Engage with top experts in DC & the region
✍️ Research, publish, & grow professionally
📅 Apply by Jan 31! www.stimson.org/project/sout...
"this process of elimination leaves only Boeing’s twin-engine F-15EX Eagle II all-weather multirole 4.5 generation fighter in the fray ... “Such a buy by the IAF would greatly enhance bilateral military ties between India and the US" thewire.in/security/mod...
MoD's Mystifying Committee: How the Lack of Transparency Impacts IAF's Procurement Process
The committee’s remit is reportedly to suggest ‘approaches’ to swell IAF fighter squadron numbers, which had declined to around 30, and were expected to drop to 28 by 2025-26.
thewire.in
January 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"this process of elimination leaves only Boeing’s twin-engine F-15EX Eagle II all-weather multirole 4.5 generation fighter in the fray ... “Such a buy by the IAF would greatly enhance bilateral military ties between India and the US" thewire.in/security/mod...
I’m thrilled to share our new FREE course from the Stimson South Asia Program's Strategic Learning initiative: Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region!
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region: Complete Edition
An initiative offering free online courses to sharpen analysts’ understanding of strategic concepts in Southern Asia and beyond.
stratlearning.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I’m thrilled to share our new FREE course from the Stimson South Asia Program's Strategic Learning initiative: Naval Competition in the Indian Ocean Region!
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
From deterrence theory and naval platforms to🌏competition, emerging tech, and CBMs, it's a great resource. stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
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If you’re looking to catch up on scholarly work on Syria, I’ve posted a number of reading lists over the years. Here’s one, featuring Ora Szekely’s Syria Divided and Dipali Mukhopadhyay & Kimberly Howe’s Good Rebel Governance plus another ten for background.
abuaardvark.substack.com/p/wrestling-...
abuaardvark.substack.com/p/wrestling-...
Wrestling With Syria's War
Two new books examine the complexities and divisions which bedeviled Syria's rebels
abuaardvark.substack.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM
If you’re looking to catch up on scholarly work on Syria, I’ve posted a number of reading lists over the years. Here’s one, featuring Ora Szekely’s Syria Divided and Dipali Mukhopadhyay & Kimberly Howe’s Good Rebel Governance plus another ten for background.
abuaardvark.substack.com/p/wrestling-...
abuaardvark.substack.com/p/wrestling-...
"The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has admitted for hearing petitions challenging the decades-long ban on student unions in educational institutions — a restriction often blamed for the leadership crisis in the country’s political landscape." www.dawn.com/news/1876827...
SC admits challenge to ban on student unions
Ban was legitimised by SC through 1993 verdict; constitutional bench allows PTI to refile petition against Elections Act tweaks.
www.dawn.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:11 PM
"The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has admitted for hearing petitions challenging the decades-long ban on student unions in educational institutions — a restriction often blamed for the leadership crisis in the country’s political landscape." www.dawn.com/news/1876827...
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State Department approves possible FMS to India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion.
www.dsca.mil/press-media/...
www.dsca.mil/press-media/...
www.dsca.mil
December 3, 2024 at 7:32 AM
State Department approves possible FMS to India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion.
www.dsca.mil/press-media/...
www.dsca.mil/press-media/...
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#DC folks Please join us at Hudson Institute for an in-person panel on #India #China relations on December 10 w/ Dr Daniel Markey @ethrelkeld.bsky.social & Dr Jonathan Ward
www.hudson.org/events/india...
www.hudson.org/events/india...
India and China in 2025
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November 27, 2024 at 10:07 PM
#DC folks Please join us at Hudson Institute for an in-person panel on #India #China relations on December 10 w/ Dr Daniel Markey @ethrelkeld.bsky.social & Dr Jonathan Ward
www.hudson.org/events/india...
www.hudson.org/events/india...
How can the US & India collaborate on streamlining cargo clearance without compromising security?
South Asia Program Visiting Fellow Nikita Singla weighs in in a new policy memo from the Stimson Center. 👇
www.stimson.org/2024/balanci...
South Asia Program Visiting Fellow Nikita Singla weighs in in a new policy memo from the Stimson Center. 👇
www.stimson.org/2024/balanci...
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
How can the US & India collaborate on streamlining cargo clearance without compromising security?
South Asia Program Visiting Fellow Nikita Singla weighs in in a new policy memo from the Stimson Center. 👇
www.stimson.org/2024/balanci...
South Asia Program Visiting Fellow Nikita Singla weighs in in a new policy memo from the Stimson Center. 👇
www.stimson.org/2024/balanci...
Pleased to share a few thoughts on how the new administration might balance Indo-Pacific strategy objectives with the full range of U.S. interests in South Asia. Elizabeth Zazycki and I argue that bringing back a region-specific strategy would be a good start. www.stimson.org/2024/revive-...
Revive the South Asia Strategy • Stimson Center
The next administration should craft a standalone South Asia strategy to address regional complexities while aligning with Indo-Pacific priorities.
www.stimson.org
November 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Pleased to share a few thoughts on how the new administration might balance Indo-Pacific strategy objectives with the full range of U.S. interests in South Asia. Elizabeth Zazycki and I argue that bringing back a region-specific strategy would be a good start. www.stimson.org/2024/revive-...
PLA troops "will be taking part in the exercise, which is focused on 'joint counterterrorism clearance operations' and ... 'multilevel, multi-specialty integrated training, simulating real combat scenarios through joint planning and live drills.'" www.scmp.com/news/china/m...
China and Pakistan announce first joint counterterrorism drills in 5 years
The Warrior-8 exercise is announced weeks after the latest deadly suicide attack targeting Chinese workers in the country.
www.scmp.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:58 PM
PLA troops "will be taking part in the exercise, which is focused on 'joint counterterrorism clearance operations' and ... 'multilevel, multi-specialty integrated training, simulating real combat scenarios through joint planning and live drills.'" www.scmp.com/news/china/m...
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Aakar Patel: “Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan. …we are unwilling to use the first two options, talking and arbitration, and cannot use the third option after both sides weaponised their nuclear programmes…”
www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/colu...
www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/colu...
Aakar Patel | India’s refusal to play cricket is not solving our main problem with Pak
If I have a dispute with you, I can solve it in one of three ways. One is by talking (“negotiation”). We engage, on the assumption that both sides are rational and though both are looking out...
www.deccanchronicle.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Aakar Patel: “Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan. …we are unwilling to use the first two options, talking and arbitration, and cannot use the third option after both sides weaponised their nuclear programmes…”
www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/colu...
www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/colu...
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Unusual incident at sea along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary -- an Indian Coast Guard vessel interdicted a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship that was attempting to apprehend Indian fishermen. After a two-hour chase, the fishermen were released. www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
November 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Unusual incident at sea along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary -- an Indian Coast Guard vessel interdicted a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship that was attempting to apprehend Indian fishermen. After a two-hour chase, the fishermen were released. www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Want to learn more about the technology powering India's hypersonic missile test and what it means for regional security dynamics?
Stimson's Strategic Learning Initiative offers a free online course on missiles in Southern Asia.
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Stimson's Strategic Learning Initiative offers a free online course on missiles in Southern Asia.
Sign up + earn a certificate 👇!
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Missile Technologies in Southern Asia: Complete Edition
An initiative offering free online courses to sharpen analysts’ understanding of strategic concepts in Southern Asia and beyond.
stratlearning.org
November 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Want to learn more about the technology powering India's hypersonic missile test and what it means for regional security dynamics?
Stimson's Strategic Learning Initiative offers a free online course on missiles in Southern Asia.
Sign up + earn a certificate 👇!
stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
Stimson's Strategic Learning Initiative offers a free online course on missiles in Southern Asia.
Sign up + earn a certificate 👇!
stratlearning.org/catalog/info...
Reposted by Elizabeth Threlkeld
An important line. The US had affirmed this earlier, but China had not. Related to the wider issue of autonomous weapons stems & how far autonomy goes in command and control.
»The two leaders affirmed the need to maintain human control over the decision to use nuclear weapons.« h/t @nktpnd.bsky.social
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China | The White House
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lima, Peru today. This meeting is the third
www.whitehouse.gov
November 17, 2024 at 8:41 AM
An important line. The US had affirmed this earlier, but China had not. Related to the wider issue of autonomous weapons stems & how far autonomy goes in command and control.