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Emerging Security Competition and Challenges in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing a wave of geopolitical realignment even as territorial disputes, competition for scarce resources, among other challenges continue to remain dominant.

The North Eastern Council and PM-DevINE

The development needs of the NER States and security imperatives should be suitably factored in the PM-DevINE scheme.

Gautam Sen
February 16, 2024
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ChatGPT and Potential for Deleterious Exploitation

ChatGPT’s potentially exploitative use by violent non-state actors can undermine human and state security.

Grand Strategy for India 2020 and Beyond

Publisher: Pentagon Security International

This volume presents perspectives on cross-cutting issues of importance to India’s grand strategy in the second decade of the 21st century. The authors in this volume address the following important questions : What might India do to build a cohesive and peaceful domestic order in the coming decades? What should be India's China and Pakistan strategy? How could India foster a consensus on the global commons that serve India’s interests and values? What strategic framework will optimise India’s efforts to foster a stable and peaceful neighbourhood?

ISBN 978-81-8274-657-2,
Price: ?. 995/-
E-copy available

US Cluster Munitions for Ukraine: Military Context and Legal Considerations

The provisions of the Convention on Cluster Munitions are not relevant in the extant case of supply of dual purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICM) to Ukraine.

ADMM-Plus and India’s Act East Policy

The ADMM-Plus offers India and ASEAN opportunities to develop practical collaboration on security issues ranging from terrorism, maritime threats and other non-traditional threats.

Withdrawal of French Troops from Mali

The French withdrawal from Mali exacerbates the regional security situation.

Colombo Security Conclave: Prospects for India as ‘Preferred Security Partner’

Colombo Security Conclave, a maritime security oriented sub-regional grouping, is emerging as a promising platform through which India can demonstrate its commitment and credibility for becoming the ‘Preferred Security Partner’ for the smaller nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

R. Vignesh
March 30, 2022
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National Security Policy of Pakistan: Acknowledging Climate and Water Stress

Outlining Pakistan’s vision and global engagement in the context of strategic and security trends, the recently released National Security Policy of Pakistan also acknowledges a serious need for a robust water management mechanism and an inclusive climate change policy.

Brajesh Mishra’s Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy

As the first national security adviser of India, Brajesh Mishra’s contribution towards building a viable national security management system will always be remembered.

Arvind Gupta
September 30, 2012
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