Examine the underlying structural and socio-political causes of insurgency and terrorism in two major conflict-affected regions of India. In this context, evaluate the effectiveness of state-led counterterrorism strategies in addressing these challenges and restoring stability.

Insurgency and Terrorism in India’s Conflict-Affected Regions: Structural Causes and Foreign Policy Implications of State Responses Introduction While insurgency and terrorism are primarily understood within the realm of internal security and domestic politics, their spillover effects on India’s foreign policy, regional diplomacy, and strategic posture are considerable. In this context, two enduring conflict zones—Jammu and … Continue reading Examine the underlying structural and socio-political causes of insurgency and terrorism in two major conflict-affected regions of India. In this context, evaluate the effectiveness of state-led counterterrorism strategies in addressing these challenges and restoring stability.

India and the US have developed a robust strategic partnership, suggesting that formal alliance status may not be necessary. Comment.

India-US Strategic Partnership: Is a Formal Alliance Necessary? Introduction The India-US strategic partnership has emerged as one of the most significant and rapidly evolving bilateral relationships in the 21st century. Driven by shared democratic values, converging strategic interests, and deepening economic ties, this partnership has transformed from a period of mutual suspicion during the Cold … Continue reading India and the US have developed a robust strategic partnership, suggesting that formal alliance status may not be necessary. Comment.

Critically evaluate India’s decision to remain outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) despite its status as a de facto nuclear power.

India’s Decision to Remain Outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): A Critical Evaluation Introduction India’s nuclear policy is one of the most significant and contentious aspects of its foreign policy and national security strategy. Despite being a de facto nuclear power, India remains outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a cornerstone of the global non-proliferation … Continue reading Critically evaluate India’s decision to remain outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) despite its status as a de facto nuclear power.