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India's Need for a National Security Strategy

India needs a National Security Strategy (NSS) to address strategic risks and make informed decisions. An NSS would provide a framework for long-term planning, signalling, and government coordination.

June 26, 2024

Key Points

  • 1India currently lacks a National Security Strategy (NSS), unlike most powerful states.
  • 2An NSS would force the government to undertake a comprehensive strategic assessment of threats and opportunities.
  • 3It would provide a coherent framework for long-term planning, helping to secure India's interests and deter adversaries.
  • 4An NSS would clarify India's strategic intent, signal to friends and foes and provide an instrument for government coordination.
  • 5An NSS would introduce accountability tools to ensure that the bureaucracy adheres to the political leadership's intent.

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National Security StrategyStrategic PlanningGeopoliticsSecurityChina
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