Satish Kumar is former Professor of Diplomacy at Jawaharlal Nehru University and currently Director at the Foundation for National Security Research, New Delhi, India.

‘Over the years, this publication has become one of the most valued publications relating to our nation’s security.’M. K. Narayanan, Former Governor, West Bengal and Former National Security Advisor, Prime Minister’s Office, India ‘This annual effort meets an important requirement of expert assessment of ongoing events which will always remain of great value to both professionals and public in improving their understanding of national security issues.’Admiral R. K. Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy ‘The book provides interpretation of current events in global, regional and sub-regional scenario from an Indian perspective. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the book finds its rightful place of eminence amongst the leading think tanks in our country.’Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force‘I am confident that the publication will serve as excellent reference material for the students of defence and international studies as also for the policy makers of the nation.’General Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army‘A very rich and comprehensive analysis of India’s National Security situation. Authored by eminent experts from different disciplines and professions, over the years, the Annual Review mentored by distinguished scholar Professor Satish Kumar has created its own niche in the field of security studies. Adequately supported by documents and statistics, it is counted as a valuable and authentic reference book for researchers and policy makers.’Professor Girijesh Pant, Former Dean, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Former Vice Chancellor, Doon University‘Through its exhaustive strategic analysis, I am sure the volume will help enunciate India’s best interests in defence, diplomacy and internal security.’Shishir Gupta, Executive Editor, Hindustan Times'Besides being an eminent scholar in the field of international relations, Kumar, as director of FNSR, has been associated with this project from its very inception. It is a testimony to his scholarship that the level of analysis moves beyond mere foreign policy concerns and takes due account of Kenneth Waltz’s third image—the international environment.' Rina Kashyap is head of the political science department, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, The Financial Express

• About the Editor List of Illustrations List of Contributors Preface Map of India‘s Strategic Neighbourhood 1. Introduction Part I National Security Review 2. National Security Environment Part II. India‘s Security Zone 3. India‘s Regional Security Concerns 4. Rising Profile of Pakistan‘s Army 5. India‘s Maritime Diplomacy in the Indian Ocean and Beyond  6. Political Turbulence in West Asia: Impact on India  7. India-Japan Special Strategic Partnership  Part III. Challenges for India 8. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor  9. Role of Private Sector in the Aerospace and Defence Industry 10. Dealing with India‘s Counter-Insurgency Challenge  Part IV. Assessing Internal Security 11. Radicalisation of Indian Youth  12. The Naga Insurgency  13. Rural Poverty and Distress  Part V. Changing Global Imperatives 14. The International Terror Threat: Need for a Counter-Terror Convention  15. Emerging Multilateral Trade Regimes: Implications for India  16. Climate Change and India‘s Security Environment  Part VI. India‘s Strategic Partners: Economic Dimension  Part VII. National Security Assessment