Internal Security

What is Terrorism? Terrorism is the illegal use of violence or threats to frighten or coerce innocent civilians or governments in order to achieve political, social, or ideological goals.  Terrorism is carried out with the intention of serious damage to … Continue reading →

Role of External State Actors Most of the Indian neighbors like China, Pakistan, and Myanmar are exploiting the situational turmoils in the land of India through political backing, economic assistance, logistic support, military training, or arms supplies. These countries have … Continue reading →

Definition Regionalism in India refers to the strong attachment and loyalty that people feel towards their specific regions within the country. Historical Traces The idea of regionalism emerges during colonial period due to British exploitative policies and disparities in development. … Continue reading →

Definition Radicalisation refers to the process of an individual’s transformation from a moderate, law-abiding citizen into an active, anti-state, violent extremist. Types of Radicalisation: Right-Wing Extremism: It is characterized by the violent defence of racial, ethnic, or pseudo-national identity, and … Continue reading →

Definitions of Organized Crime Definition of Interpol: “Any group having a corporate structure whose primary objective is to obtain money through illegal activities, often surviving on fear and corruption”. Definition by UN  A group of three or more persons that … Continue reading →

North East India North East India (NEI) consists of eight states of India, namely Sikkim and the “seven sister states” of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (ALP), Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. Borders of Northeast India are Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), … Continue reading →

Non-Traditional Security Concerns in India Definition: They are defined as challenges to the survival and well-being of people and states that arise primarily out of non military sources. Features Non-military in nature. Transnational in scope- neither totally domestic nor purely … Continue reading →

What is it? National security is a concept that a government, along with its parliaments, should protect the state and its citizens against all kinds of “national” crises through a variety of power projections, such as political power, diplomacy, economic … Continue reading →

Classification Maritime Security classifies issues in the maritime domain comprising national security, marine environment, economic development, and human security. Threats of Maritime Security Maritime Chokepoints: The maritime choke points Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca are recently being subjected to … Continue reading →

Basics About LWE LWE organizations are the groups that try to bring change through violent revolution.  They are against democratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic processes at the ground level. These groups prevent the developmental processes in … Continue reading →