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India Internal Security | Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges

Cyberspace has changed many old concepts. In this globalised world everyone is neighbour of other. There is no established concept of boundaries. The use of social media has become a ubiquitous component of the ever more interconnected world in which we now live. The term “social media” refers to internet-based applications that enable people to… Continue reading India Internal Security | Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges

India Internal Security | Challenges to internal security through communication networks

Communication networks are a part of our critical information infrastructure which was defined in the IT Act, 2000 as “the computer resource, the incapacitation or destruction of which, shall have debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health or safety.” Communications networks are crucial to the connectivity of other critical infrastructure, viz. civil aviation, shipping,… Continue reading India Internal Security | Challenges to internal security through communication networks

India Internal Security | Efforts by Government to address Extremism

The government followed a two-pronged approach which combines security forces action with accelerated development of the extremist affected area. 1. Developmental efforts ‘Clear, hold and develop’ strategy Military operations have not been abandoned and individual states continue to undertake area clearing operations, such exercises appear to form parts of a new ‘clear, hold and develop’… Continue reading India Internal Security | Efforts by Government to address Extremism

India Internal Security | Developmental issues related to rise and spread of extremism

Developmental issues which pertain to the spread of extremism are linked to lack of access to basic resources to sustain the livelihood. However, development is a useful tool against extremism but it must operate in tandem with the security forces. Some of the developmental issues which lead to the spread of extremism are listed below-… Continue reading India Internal Security | Developmental issues related to rise and spread of extremism

Myanmar: Backgrounder with Timelines

Backgrounder 1852 – Britain annexes lower Burma, including Rangoon, following the second Anglo-Burmese war. 1885-86 – Britain captures Mandalay after a brief battle; Burma becomes a province of British India. 1937 – Britain separates Burma from India and makes it a crown colony.   Japanese occupation 1942 – Japan invades and occupies Burma with some help from the Japanese-trained… Continue reading Myanmar: Backgrounder with Timelines

Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016

source Backgrounder 1838-42 – British forces invade, install King Shah Shujah. He is assassinated in 1842. British and Indian troops are massacred during retreat from Kabul. 1878-80 – Second Anglo-Afghan War. A treaty gives Britain control of Afghan foreign affairs. 1919 – Emir Amanullah Khan declares independence from British influence. 1926-29 – Amanullah tries to introduce social reforms, which… Continue reading Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016

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