Satish Irungbam

This study explores the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in India-China border management, emphasising the shift from Traditional Security Studies (TSS) to Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTSS). It critically examines how AI-driven systems, like CIBMS, reshape national defence, raising concerns about surveillance overreach, algorithmic bias, and democratic accountability. Using securitisation theory and surveillance capitalism, the study highlights how digital technologies serve as instruments of power, often undermining civil liberties. The paper calls for a hybrid security paradigm that integrates strategic deterrence with ethical governance, ensuring responsible AI deployment in geopolitically sensitive regions.

• Satish Irungbam |
• January-February 2026 |
• Strategic Analysis

Cyberwarfare has emerged as a critical dimension of modern conflicts, challenging traditional State-centric frameworks in international relations. As technology continues to advance, cyber attacks have the potential to cause significant disruptions to critical infrastructure and national security. This article examines how post-colonial vulnerabilities intersect with cyberwarfare, highlighting the interplay between State and non-State actors in hybrid warfare. Using China’s App ban in India as a case study, the article explores how colonial legacies exacerbate cybersecurity challenges in post-colonial States. It argues for a decolonized approach to war studies that integrates the roles of technology, culture, and governance in addressing evolving cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusive governance structures. By highlighting the inadequacies of current legal and policy frameworks, the study underscores the need for collaborative, inclusive strategies to counter cyber threats.

• Sangit Kumar Ragi, Ningthoujam Koiremba Singh, Satish Irungbam |
• March-April 2025 |
• Strategic Analysis