Strategic Intelligence and National Security: The Role of Think Tanks
Strategic Intelligence depends primarily on open source information and provides a broad net assessed picture of the security environment.
- Shivananda H
- April 08, 2011
Strategic Intelligence depends primarily on open source information and provides a broad net assessed picture of the security environment.
Given the uncertainties and lack of consensus among SCO members, India must proceed cautiously on the issue seeking full membership.
When the Maoists’ urban movement attains criticality among industrial labour, they may seek to organise sabotage and industrial strikes. Security forces will have to be prepared to respond to urban terrorism.
The Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations (DSCO) is due for review this year. This Brief suggests directions in which the Doctrine can better address the Human Rights factor.
The present state of affairs indicates that India will continue to be a reservoir of talent for other countries to power their growth, than the global innovation powerhouse that it aspires to be.
While earthquake resistant buildings and safety of dams and nuclear plants are important, orderly public behaviour under stress, as demonstrated by the Japanese people, is also vital.
Internal threats to national security have assumed centre-stage in the debates on Indian security. They have a pan-Indian presence and are no longer confined to India’s north and north-eastern frontiers.
It is vital that the Indian army gets pamphlets and text books that are contemporary and promote awareness of modern research and thought.
The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.
Following the dispute over the seizure of a Chinese trawler and its crew by Japan in the disputed waters in the East China Sea believed to be rich in oil and gas resources, Beijing has been flexing its muscles against Tokyo in another area. However, this one may have far deeper consequences not only for Japan but for the rest of the world.