Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India's National Security Threats: New Challenges Emerge
India's security team is changing how it keeps the country safe.
They used to worry about military fights, but now they see new problems like money troubles, climate change, and fake news.
They talked about protecting important resources and fighting economic tricks.
They also discussed stopping fake news from causing problems and making sure people know the truth.
The team is adapting to these new challenges.
Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor highlighted that contemporary threats extend beyond military conflicts.
India's reliance on resources and economic warfare pose security risks.
Climate change is recognized as a non-traditional security challenge.
Strategic communication is important to counter misinformation.
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is evolving to address new threats.
- Who
- Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor and Former Deputy NSA Arvind Gupta
- What
- Discussed evolving national security threats and the changing role of the NSCS.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi, at the Vivekananda International Foundation
- Why
- To address new security challenges and the role of the NSCS.
Potential for Greater NSCS Powers
Concerns About More NSCS Power
Power and Influence of NSCS
Potential for Greater NSCS Powers
Giving the NSCS more power could be beneficial.
Concerns About More NSCS Power
Giving the NSCS powers through an Act of Parliament could be dangerous.
- Key Speakers
- Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor, Former Deputy NSA Arvind Gupta
- Event
- Book Launch: 'The Silent Enemy'
- Location
- New Delhi, Vivekananda International Foundation
- Main Topic
- Evolving National Security Threats and NSCS
- Threats Discussed
- Economic Warfare, Climate Change, Misinformation
