World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues
Year : 2017, Volume : 21, Issue : 1
First page : ( 114) Last page : ( 120)
Print ISSN : 0971-8052. Online ISSN : 0974-0937.

Challenges to national security in India

Arunkumar C, Sakthivel P

Online published on 4 May, 2017.

Abstract

There are numerous challenges to the national security of India and the extent and scope of threats are complex, varied and vast. Perhaps no other country in the world confronts as many threats with as much intensity at the same time. Overall, more than 50 per cent of India is affected by threats that are not just “law and order” problems. They have increasing external dimensions belying conventional wisdom that internal security threats are caused mainly by internal sources. The poor internal security situation is a result not only of India's unfavourable strategic environment but also due to weak internal security mechanisms, especially the criminal justice system. In this context, this article argues that if appropriate actions are not taken, the threats may result in the gradual degradation of the Indian state. It suggests new sets of policies and mechanisms in diplomatic, economic, military, political and sociocultural arenas.

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