Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China’s rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats.
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The Waqf system, which manages Islamic endowments, is pivotal in administering charitable assets in India. Issues of financial mismanagement, lack of transparency and potential abuse of Waqf properties have raised concerns and prompted various revisions in Waqf laws. In the past few years, security agencies have issued warnings about the diversion of Waqf funds for nefarious undertakings, like financing terror.
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The defence industry serves as the backbone of India’s national security, playing a crucial role in ensuring self-reliance, technological advancement and operational readiness for the armed forces. In a world marked by evolving threats and geopolitical uncertainties, a robust defence manufacturing sector empowers India to safeguard its sovereignty while reducing dependence on foreign imports.
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Kautilya’s foreign policy, primarily based on his “Mandala Theory” in the Arthashastra, remains highly relevant to India’s national security strategy towards China, as it emphasises the importance of understanding and managing neighboring powers. On reviewing Kautilya’s foreign policy, we can better understand the approach of India’s foreign policy to deal with the threat from neighbouring countries like China.
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In recent years, the situation in Manipur has been aggravated due to a range of factors like the proliferation of militant groups, insurgency, narcotics and illegal infiltration. In addition to this, socio-political tensions and the friction between the ethnic communities, pose a significant threat to the national security of India.
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