NATIONAL
SECURITY STRATEGY
- DEFENCE
News: A national security
strategy for India: Documenting strategic vision prudently
What's
in the news?
● Strategic
experts are demanding that India should come out with its National Security
Strategy (NSS).
● Every
nation has an NSS, whether it is formally articulated in a published document
or indirectly conveyed through speeches by political leaders both in the
parliament and outside.
Objective:
● The
objective of national security is to protect
the country’s citizens, economy, institutions, and advance national interests
as a whole.
● A
country’s national security policy is determined by many factors, including
external threats, geography, political culture, military capabilities, economic
needs, elite opinion, popular opinion, and its leaders’ perceptions of the
country’s interests.
● Governments
employ a combination of political, economic, and military strategies, as well
as diplomacy, to ensure national security.
India’s
Security Strategy:
● India
has faced traditional (military) and non-traditional threats and security
challenges that have emerged from both sides of the border, which is within the
country borders as well as outside it.
● The
security strategy of India has 4 wide components that have been used from time
to time in different combinations.
● These
components are strengthening military
capabilities, strengthening international norms and institutions, meeting
security challenges within the country, and developing the economy.
Components
of a National Security Strategy:
1.
Threat Assessment:
● Identifying
potential threats, both internal and external, that pose risks to national
security.
● Analyzing
the evolving nature of threats, such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and
geopolitical tensions.
2.
Policy Formulation:
● Developing
comprehensive policies to address identified threats and challenges.
● Integrating
military, diplomatic, economic, and intelligence capabilities to achieve
national security objectives.
3.
Defence and Preparedness:
● Strengthening
the country’s defence capabilities to deter and respond to threats effectively.
● Enhancing
preparedness through military training, technological advancements, and
strategic alliances.
4.
International Cooperation:
● Promoting
collaboration and partnerships with other nations to address shared security
concerns.
● Engaging
in multilateral forums and alliances to foster regional stability and
collective security.
5.
Resilience and Homeland Security:
● Building
resilience against potential crises, including natural disasters, pandemics,
and terrorist attacks.
● Enhancing
intelligence capabilities, border security, and emergency response mechanisms.
● A
robust National Security Strategy serves as a guiding framework to protect a
nation’s interests and ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
By continuously assessing threats,
formulating effective policies, strengthening defense capabilities, fostering
international cooperation, and promoting resilience, countries can effectively
navigate the evolving security landscape and uphold their national security
objectives.