Strategic Technologies
About Centre
The Centre focuses on issues related to strategic technologies that have a potential impact on national security. Its main focus is on critical technologies and space technologies. The Centre is engaged in tracking and trend analysis of issues related to Space Security and Cyber Security. The other mandate of the Centre is to undertake research on Biological and Chemical Weapons with a focus on studying the dangers of proliferation and terrorism. The Centre is responsible for the publication of the CBW Magazine – a bi-annual magazine which covers a wide range of issues related to Chemical and Biological Weapons.
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Two Decades After 9/11: The Liberal Security Community Lies in Tatters
It may seem premature to discuss the advent of an illiberal global order, however, the numerous catalytic events of recent years and the apparent decline of American heft in shaping global norms and structures might indicate that the international system is on the cusp of a major transformation.
- A. Vinod Kumar
- October 12, 2021
Technology and Peacekeeping: Can India become a Technology-Contributing Country
To sustain its historical interest and influence in the UN peacekeeping operations, India should provide technical assistance to the missions while continuing to contribute troops, rather than a complete transformation from being a traditional troop contributor to a technology contributor.
- Rajeesh Kumar
- September 14, 2021
The Dark Web and Regulatory Challenges
The dark web has turned into a hot bed of illegal transactions, posing a threat to the cyberspace across multiple dimensions.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- July 23, 2021
The Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021
The IT Rules 2021 seek to address cyber security concerns of the citizens without infringing on their privacy and personal liberties, while maintaining digital sovereignty at the same time.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- June 04, 2021
Growing Cyber Risks to Energy Infrastructure
Cyber-related risks to the energy sector can be minimised by strategic intelligence gathering on potential threat actors, weaving of cyber security strategies into corporate decisions, industry-wide collaboration as well as up-to-date backup systems.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- May 20, 2021
Bringing the Semi-Conductor to India
With India’s current semiconductor demand of $40 billion expected to rise to $100 billion by 2025, the time is indeed right to begin production of semiconductors within the country.
- Cherian Samuel
- March 26, 2021
Tackling the Second Wave: Lessons from a Year of COVID-19
Through effective contagion mitigation and disease control strategies, India has managed to confine the COVID-19 to a minuscule section of the population, though at great economic cost.
- A. Vinod Kumar
- March 24, 2021
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy
WhatsApp’s updated terms of service and privacy policy raise important questions on data privacy and data security.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- February 19, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine and Cyber Espionage
Cyber criminals have caused economic losses and operational disruptions to organisations involved in vaccine research and distribution.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- January 28, 2021
Helping Start-ups Cross the ‘Valley of Death’: The Main Challenge for iDEX
The iDEX has made a commendable effort at putting a defence start-up ecosystem in place. The challenges ahead include maintaining momentum, obtaining funding, and accessing toolsets and data sets.
- Cherian Samuel
- December 11, 2020
US Elections 2020 and the Cybersecurity Challenges
It is critical to reduce the risks associated with cyber-enabled elections by ensuring end-to-end verifiability, protection of voter database, managing risks to the election infrastructure and curbing the menace of disinformation.
- Debopama Bhattacharya
- December 03, 2020
Realigning America’s Grand Strategy: Biden Will Have His Hands Full
Biden has set an ambitious agenda to reinvigorate US global leadership by pursuing a proactive grand strategy. He will, however, have to reckon with the legacy of Trumpism that has made a significant imprint on American foreign policy.
- A. Vinod Kumar
- November 27, 2020
New Internet Protocol: Redesigning the Internet with Chinese Characteristics?
China’s proposal for a new Internet Protocol (IP) is a reflection of its desire to revamp and mould the Internet. This is in line with its ambitions to rise to the “commanding heights” of the scientific and technological competition.
- Munish Sharma
- October 15, 2020
In Defence of Non-alignment
The era of non-alignment provides immense insights on how visionary leadership seeking to influence international politics could develop ideational frameworks to propel the grand strategy of their choosing.
- A. Vinod Kumar
- September 02, 2020
India’s Apps Ban: Preparing for Long Haul
While India’s decision to ban Chinese apps is legally tenable under both domestic IT laws and international trade rules, it is important that any ambiguity in the ban order that can be challenged at WTO is effectively addressed.
- Rajeesh Kumar
- July 29, 2020
Decoding Cyberattack on Australia
With the adoption of varied digital means in times of pandemic, the states are likely to witness increased cyberattacks. Absence of an effective response would only mean an open playground for perpetrators.
- Kritika Roy
- July 14, 2020
Digital Healthcare and Rising Cyber Concerns
With digital threats becoming trickier, a more holistic approach towards cybersecurity would help create a vibrant digital healthcare environment.
- Kritika Roy
- June 12, 2020
Virus As Bio-Weapon: Contested Origins of Novel Coronavirus
It might be difficult to prove any weaponisation intent or man-made origins to the SARS-CoV-2. Yet, the mass deaths and disruption caused by the virus forebodes imminent exploitation of biological agents for political ends.
- A. Vinod Kumar
- May 12, 2020
RMB Goes Digital: Economic Imperatives or Ambitions?
Riding the technology wave, China eyes global dominance of RMB as a reserve currency and a favourable international monetary environment for its economic development.
- Munish Sharma
- May 12, 2020
COVID-19 and New Age Technology
Humanity is much better equipped today to mitigate the loss in life and collateral economic damage resulting from a pandemic, as demonstrated through the deployment of new-age tools such as artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, neural networks and internet of things.
- Harish Pillai
- May 01, 2020
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