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"India's Role in Regional Security: Balancing Geopolitical Challenges and
Human Security in South Asia"
By Dhriti Rana
Abstract
This paper explores the development of India's role in South Asia's
regional security as it grapples with the intricacies of geopolitics and human
security challenges. As a strategic actor, India borders several countries; its
security policies are critical in creating stability in the region. The paper
traces the historical evolution of India's security policy from non-alignment
to strategic autonomy in light of contemporary dangers such as cross-border
terrorism, the growing influence of China, and internal security issues. It can be
understood through a series of important activities, including military
modernization, regional diplomacy, and involvement in groups like SAARC and Quad,
how to balance military might with developmental goals. Case studies illustrating
the interaction between China and India or between India and Pakistan point to
ongoing border disputes that undermine regional stability. The conversation goes on
to cover new, unconventional threats including environmental and humanitarian
catastrophes that call for a change to more comprehensive security strategies.
Finally, the recommendations call on India to strengthen its structure on
counterterrorism, and its capacity for humanitarian assistance, as well as to
balance socio-economic development with defense planning to address sources of
instability. It finally states that adaptation to shifting geopolitical realities
and commitment to human-centric policies are imperative for the maintenance of
peace and stability in South Asia.
Introduction
India is strategically situated in South Asia, sharing borders with several
countries that are geographically and historically linked. From antiquity to the
present India has been a land of great interest. Historically, India due to its
strategic position, wealth, and natural resources attracted various foreign
invasions leading to the drain of wealth. South Asia as a region has always been
volatile due to a blend of historical animosities specifically territorial,
political instability, economic challenges, and strategic interests of major global
powers such as China and the USA. India’s role become more pivotal as it shares
land and maritime1 borders with most South Asian nations such as Pakistan, Nepal,
Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand, and Myanmar contributing to land
and sea connectivity in the region.
• A maritime border refers to the division of areas in the ocean where
different nations have jurisdiction, including territorial waters (up to 12
nautical miles from the coast) and exclusive economic zones (up to 200 nautical
miles), which grant rights over marine resources and economic activities.
Apart from borders, India influences the region through its booming economy in
terms of GDP and formidable military strengths. India sets the example of
cooperation and stability being the region’s largest democracy and most populous
country accommodating varied religions, cultures, ethnicities, languages, and races
representing a mini world within the region. India tries to promote cultural ties
through its heritage and shared histories and extend it to trade and security
spheres emphasizing the role of collaboration towards a better future of the South
Asian region.
Historical context
India throughout its course of history has seen various invasions as well as the
rise of various empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and Mughals, and then a long
rule of company and crown which changed the dynamics of the region leading to the
division of the country as metaphorically refers to the division of hearts – that
shackled the foundations creating a sense of deep hatred and rivalry in the region.
India’s security dynamics have changed drastically since the independence. The
reality of independence was different from expectations, as India was left with
deep scars from partition, a drained economy, and numerous challenges related to
nation-building, both internal and external. Its regional security policy has been
shaped by the actions and ideas of its leaders. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime
minister, attempted to foster cooperative relations with neighboring countries
through a policy of non-alignment and peace, as exemplified by his 1950s motto,
"Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai." The time was short-lived due to rising foreign
threats from Pakistan and China. The Sino-India War of 1962 and the Indo-Pak War of
1965 during Shastri's tenure presented challenges that compelled India to
reevaluate its regional security policy in terms of defense strategy, altering the
dynamics away from non-alignment and peace and toward national security and unity.
Following Shastri was Indira Gandhi, who took a more forceful approach. Her
engagement in the Bangladesh Liberation War strengthened India's position as a
regional power and gave rise to the Indira Doctrine, which aimed to avoid foreign
intervention in South Asia. Then India tried to cooperate with its smaller
neighbors based on goodwill however faced issues with Pakistan known as the Gujral
doctrine. During the years of Rajiv Gandhi, we have witnessed issues with Sri Lanka
causing distress. Then in the late 90s, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statement
captures his idea about how he views the dynamics of regional security as he
asserts “We can choose our friends but not our neighbor”. He tried to strike a
balance between diplomacy and military strength. His infamous bus diplomacy
illustrates his quest for peace during the Lahore summit in 1999 which however did
not last long followed by the Kargil War showing a trajectory of complexities of
territorial issues India faces. Under the leadership of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the
transition towards economic ties to enhance security cooperation manifested in the
Indo-US nuclear deal. Since 2014 Prime Minister Narender Modi has been creating
balance by enhancing diplomacy as well as advancements in the military signing
various deals with major foreign powers, focusing on upgrading domestic defense
production, and strengthening ties through military exercise. During his tenure, he
has tried to stabilize regional dynamics through a neighborhood-first policy
visiting neighbors signing and initiating bilateral talks, and even expanding it
towards gulf regions and foreign powers. (Aryal & Bharti, 2023).
India has been part of various security and trade forums such as QUAD
(Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation), SAARC
(South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade
Area), BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation) and recently hosted the G-20 summit fostering cooperation and
participation in world affairs. Even after that India never got relief because of
its neighbors illustrated in the Balakot and Pulwama strikes and the Doklam and
Galwan issues with China creating disturbances in the South Asian region. The
journey from non-alignment to strategic autonomy reflects India’s adaptation to
geopolitical realities and challenges.
India’s path to regional security: Modernization of military capabilities
India’s journey towards regional security in present times is manifested in its
military upgrades through initiatives such as Make in India which focuses on
domestic defense production and upgradation and encourages the involvement of the
private sector. Through its alliances especially QUAD (Japan, USA, Australia),
India is involved in joint training activities such as the “Yudh Abhyas” exercise
with USA naval cooperation with Australia in the Indian Ocean. There is also a
shift from traditional to modernized technology in terms of network-centric warfare
modeled by Rafale fighter jets and Agni-V missile systems, which solidifies
India's potential against both conventional and unconventional threats.
India's nuclear policy was wholly criticized by the nuclear-owned power
countries, however, India's stance from the start was very clear about nuclear
energy which is illustrated in its no-first-use doctrine positioning itself as a
responsible actor in the regional dynamics. This doctrine emphasized deterrence
ensuring retaliation apart from this India also engages in global non-proliferation
forums ensuring its commitment to secure nuclear practices. In addition, this
deterrence enhances national security but at the same time, it creates challenges
in terms of human security as risks are attached to nuclear safety and accidents as
well as the fear because neighbors also possess it. This translates to how security
measures are deeply linked with human security and the need to use them
responsibly. (Indo-Pacific Defense Forum, 2023). India's strategies help
tackle cross-border terrorism and insurgencies from the Golden Crescent1 and Golden
Triangle2. Increased surveillance and monitoring in the

1. Golden Crescent refers to a region in South Asia, which includes parts of

Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, known for its opium production and drug
trafficking.
2. The Golden Triangle is located in Southeast Asia and includes parts of
Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, where opium production is also prominent.
Vulnerable western and northeastern borders have helped prevent infiltration. This
presents another aspect of India’s regional security where communities near the
border are always at risk and to prevent this government promotes law enforcement
and local resilience by investing in civil safety. (Karim, 2023)
Case Studies: India's Bilateral and Multilateral Relations
India-Pakistan relations
The Indo-Pakistan rivalry is based on historical border disputes, nuclear
deterrence, and intermittent conflict resolution efforts. The Radcliffe Line drawn
in a hurry during the 1947 partition of British India has had a long-lasting impact
on India-Pakistan relations because it divided Punjab and Bengal on religious lines
without any consideration for ethnic and cultural nuances (Aryal & Pulami,
2024). This has fed territorial conflict, especially in Kashmir, and has given rise
to an ongoing security dilemma between two nuclear-armed neighbors ongoing tensions
along the border exacerbate security concerns, impacting human security for
communities residing in these areas. Border populations face frequent cross-border
shelling and displacement, leading to significant humanitarian challenges (Singh,
2004). Efforts to achieve conflict resolution have included diplomatic dialogues
and international interventions, but the deeply rooted historical grievances,
amplified by nationalistic and populist narratives, complicate these peace efforts.
India-China Relations The McMahon Line represents the borderline that the Sino-
Indian relations used as a flashpoint; it was formed in 1914 by British India to
mark the borderline that existed between British India and Tibet, which has been
controversial since 1951 after Tibet became part of the People's Republic of
China, according to Aryal and Pulami (2024). Border tensions erupted into the Sino-
Indian War of 1962 and further inflated since recent clashes, especially the 2020
Galwan Valley incident in which both sides sustained losses. These regional
rivalries and growing economic rivalry make regional stability even harder as both
countries have been engaging in strategic military buildup along the Line of Actual
Control (LAC). Restrictions on the movement of military troops and restrictions on
the local population of the Ladakh region, where all these disputes are
concentrated, impact human security and disturb local livelihoods and basic
services. The competition also impacts India's cooperation with regional
organizations that it wishes to exploit to counterbalance China's influence.
India's Role in Regional Organizations
The involvement of India in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC), the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation (BIMSTEC), and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) indicate the
country's commitment towards regional security and human security. At SAARC,
India aims at joint efforts to solve commonly identified problems, including
eradication of poverty, relief measures during disasters, and health services
(Singh, 2004). Within recent years, India has been involved in vaccine diplomacy
and distributed COVID-19 vaccines to its neighboring countries through humanitarian
and strategic outreach efforts (Mohan, 2021). This further strengthens the regional
influence of India and presents it as a cooperative leader dedicated to human
security. Furthermore, India's involvement in the Quad reflects strategic
alignment with the United States, Japan, and Australia to ensure stability in the
Indo-Pacific region by countering China's influence (Aryal & Pulami,
2024).
The Rohingya Crisis and Regional Security
The Rohingya crisis, beginning with Myanmar's military-led repression, has
forced over one million Rohingyas to flee to Bangladesh and presents massive
regional security challenges (Momem, 2021). For South Asia, the crisis is economic,
political, and security-oriented, as it affects Bangladesh and its neighbors. The
refugees have strangled Bangladesh's resources, brought about deforestation,
and caused local economic displacement.
The Rohingya crisis has heightened the Rohingya from a security aspect concerns
about potential radicalization in refugee camps. Lack of basic needs, socio-
economic opportunities, and services exposes these refugees to risks of recruitment
by extremist groups into further threats to Bangladesh as well as the region at
large (Momem, 2021). In addition, transnational drug trafficking and other
transborder illicit activities in these regions pose further threats to regional
stability, hence security actions should be multilateral.
Challenges to India’s Role in Regional Security
China's Expanding Influence in South Asia:
China's Belt and Road Initiative has strategically deepened its influence
across South Asia through investments and infrastructure projects, particularly in
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. These developments challenge India's regional
standing, as nations increasingly rely on Chinese economic support, creating
economic dependencies that may limit their autonomy. Further, BRI projects will
increase infrastructure vulnerabilities as they align regional economies with the
near strategic objectives of China. It hence threatens India's influence and
security interests in the region.
Internal Security Issues
For instance, the insurgencies in the northeastern states and Maoist movements
affect the country's internal security posture and consequently its external
security. The perennial insurgency in the northeast requires significant military
investment, which takes attention away from larger regional security objectives.
Such internal conflicts further impact human security through dislocated
development and vulnerability, which enemies can leverage against India to
complicate its regional influence and stability projection.
Economic and Resource Limitations India faces economic constraints, such as a
limited defense budget, that affect its capacity to balance traditional military
security with human security needs. Infrastructure limitations further challenge
India’s ability to project influence and maintain a comprehensive regional security
strategy. Addressing these resource constraints is critical for India to strengthen
its regional position without compromising human security and development goals.
Assessing India’s Impact on Security: Regional Challenges and Global Engagement
India's role in regional and global security dynamics is complex in that the
military capabilities and strategic relations that stabilize it complicate its
security dynamics with neighboring states. For instance, Sagar is an initiative
taken to enhance maritime security cooperation among the South Asian states.
However, there are several problems in place, such as disputes over borders and
terrorism, which India faces with both Pakistan and China and negatively impact
regional peace and human security.
Security and India's position on this aspect are also influenced by its
relations with major world powers, including the US, Russia, and Japan. The new
partnership shared with the US, on mutual interests of counter-terrorism and Indo-
Pacific security, brings strategic capabilities for India while India pursues its
historic relationship with Russia, more significantly in defense, and a growing
cooperation with Japan that addresses challenges in regional security posed by
China.
This aside, India is also very engaged in global governance initiatives such as
climate security, nuclear non-proliferation, and counterterrorism. As a leader in
the International Solar Alliance, it seeks to address climate change; its pursuit
of membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group exemplifies its openness to joining
global non-proliferation norms. Overall, India's emerging security role
heavily influences both regional stability and global governance frameworks (Indian
National Maritime Foundation, 2020; Siddiqa, 2022).
Policy Recommendations
Strengthen India's contribution to regional security: India has to build up an
antiterrorism countercampaign with a bottom-up community-based approach to increase
the country's effectiveness in regional security. Involving the communities in
the security strategies increases trust and cooperation to enhance the effective
prevention of radicalization and violence. It therefore involves dialogue forums,
with community leaders presenting grievances to influence a comprehensive
countering terrorism campaign fit for the realities in such specific localities. By
providing adequate training and resources, local police must be empowered to deal
with security issues in culturally sensitive ways.
Besides this, India should also expand its humanitarian capacities as in the last
evacuations and aid operations during crisis events, for example, in Türkiye,
Syria, and Sudan, with the Ministry of External Affairs, 2023. Disaster response
frameworks are expected to enhance regional stability as well as further
India's role as a responsible actor in humanitarian actions, thus it can
strengthen the relationships between India and its neighbors.
Balancing Defense and Development: Balancing defense modernization with social
development goals is crucial, especially in regions affected by conflict.
India's defense policies should align with sustainable development objectives,
ensuring that military advancements do not overshadow the socio-economic needs of
vulnerable communities. Investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare in
conflict-prone areas can alleviate the root causes of instability. For instance,
development programs that provide vocational training and education can empower
local populations and reduce susceptibility to extremist ideologies. Food security
dynamics play a great role in this aspect. With the increasing issues raised by
McKay et al. (2023) on food insecurity as affecting regional stability, India must
focus more on agricultural resilience through sustainable practice and efficient
supply chain management. All initiatives toward food security address immediate
humanitarian concerns but will contribute to long-term stability by improving
livelihoods and reducing tensions about resource scarcity.
Strengthening Multilateral Relationship: India needs to commit itself more to
regional and international governance mechanisms to settle the newly emerging
challenges towards security. It has become much of a global player owing to its
participation in structures such as SCO and G20. As India is taking over the G20 in
2023 by organizing several summit-level meetings successfully, there is every
chance to take advantage of such momentum and interaction on cooperative security
ventures even further (Ministry of External Affairs, 2023).
Strengthening relationships within structures like the Quadrilateral Security
Dialogue (Quad) also strengthens collective actions to counter security threats in
the Indo-Pacific, guaranteeing regional challenges are faced collectively.
Future Directions
Emerging Security Challenges: Looking forward, India’s regional security role will
increasingly intersect with emerging challenges such as cybersecurity,
environmental threats, and health security. The rise of cyber threats necessitates
a robust cybersecurity strategy that involves both defense and civilian sectors to
protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety. Engaging in
international cybersecurity coalitions can bolster India’s defenses against
transnational cyber threats. Environmental challenges, especially climate change,
will inform India's regional strategies. As climate-related disasters start to
have increasing implications, India has to build resilience-building initiatives
for the affected communities within disaster preparedness and response frameworks.
Initiatives will have to bring together food security strategies as they draw on
agricultural systems that are resilient to environmental shocks and contribute
toward overall stability.
Human Security and Non-Traditional Threats: The increasing salience of non-
traditional security threats such as climate change and pandemics will dictate
India's strategic priorities. It is important to note environmental and
humanitarian crises can lead to significant regional instability, affecting local
economies and increasing political tensions. India's approach should include
addressing the humanitarian needs of refugees while promoting regional dialogue to
manage the implications of such crises. This should also be directed such that
development cooperation is gradually aligned with security policies as the latter
would, as a consequence, seek solutions to root causes of instability and conflict
in its neighborhood (Dutta,2023). Initiatives that build food security, for
example, are meant not just for the present but as contributory elements to durable
peace and stability. With these steps, India shall consolidate its role as an
enabling force for regional stability at both the humanitarian and the security
levels.

Conclusion
India is in a central position in South Asia due to its strategic location,
significant economic development, and powerful army. The transformation of the
country's security policy evolved from non-alignment in the early phases to
strategic autonomy in the latest stages with a change in dynamics, involving
regional organizations, forming bilateral as well as multilateral engagements, and
promoting military modernization, thus taking gigantic strides for increased
regional power. These still come with economic and internal security-related
bottlenecks, in addition to competition with China. Solving these will be a
question of balancing military capabilities with human-centric policies, diplomatic
and regional cooperation, and sustainable development. The adaptation of
India's strategy to a changing geopolitical reality will mean much more for
stability in South Asia if India continues its process of adapting the strategies
with a view toward the people's well-being and security.

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"india's function in regional protection: balancing geopolitical challenges and
human safety in south asia"
By means of dhriti rana
Abstract
This paper explores the improvement of india's position in south asia's local
safety as it grapples with the intricacies of geopolitics and human safety
challenges. As a strategic actor, india borders several international locations;
its security rules are critical in developing balance inside the region. The paper
lines the historical evolution of india's security policy from non-alignment to
strategic autonomy in light of present day dangers along with go-border terrorism,
the developing influence of china, and internal security problems. It is able to be
understood via a chain of critical sports, consisting of navy modernization,
regional international relations, and involvement in agencies like saarc and quad,
a way to balance army may with developmental dreams. Case studies illustrating the
interaction among china and india or between india and pakistan factor to ongoing
border disputes that undermine local stability. The conversation is going on to
cover new, unconventional threats inclusive of environmental and humanitarian
catastrophes that call for a change to extra comprehensive protection strategies.
In the end, the recommendations name on india to bolster its structure on
counterterrorism, and its capacity for humanitarian assistance, in addition to to
balance socio-economic development with protection planning to deal with sources of
instability. It sooner or later states that edition to transferring geopolitical
realities and commitment to human-centric regulations are imperative for the
preservation of peace and balance in south asia.
Creation
India is strategically located in south asia, sharing borders with numerous
international locations that are geographically and traditionally linked. From
antiquity to the prevailing india has been a land of wonderful interest.
Traditionally, india due to its strategic role, wealth, and natural assets
attracted diverse overseas invasions leading to the drain of wealth. South asia as
a region has always been risky due to a blend of historic animosities in particular
territorial, political instability, financial challenges, and strategic pastimes of
most important worldwide powers inclusive of china and the us. India’s role grow
to be greater pivotal as it stocks land and maritime1 borders with maximum south
asian countries consisting of pakistan, nepal, bhutan, bangladesh, maldives,
indonesia, thailand, and myanmar contributing to land and sea connectivity in the
location.
• a maritime border refers back to the department of areas in the ocean in
which distinctive international locations have jurisdiction, together with
territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles from the coast) and specific monetary
zones (as much as 200 nautical miles), which furnish rights over marine sources and
economic sports.
Other than borders, india impacts the location via its booming economy in phrases
of gdp and bold military strengths. India sets the example of cooperation and
balance being the area’s biggest democracy and most populous united states of
america accommodating varied religions, cultures, ethnicities, languages, and races
representing a mini international in the vicinity. India attempts to sell cultural
ties via its history and shared histories and enlarge it to trade and protection
spheres emphasizing the role of collaboration towards a higher destiny of the south
asian area.
Ancient context
India all through its direction of history has visible numerous invasions as well
as the upward thrust of numerous empires inclusive of the mauryas, guptas, and
mughals, and then an extended rule of enterprise and crown which modified the
dynamics of the region main to the department of the united states as
metaphorically refers back to the department of hearts – that shackled the
foundations growing a feel of deep hatred and rivalry inside the place. India’s
safety dynamics have changed notably for the reason that independence. The reality
of independence was exclusive from expectations, as india become left with deep
scars from partition, a drained financial system, and severa challenges associated
with kingdom-building, both inner and outside. Its regional protection coverage has
been formed by the moves and ideas of its leaders. Jawaharlal nehru, the first
prime minister, tried to foster cooperative relations with neighboring countries
via a policy of non-alignment and peace, as exemplified by means of his 1950s
motto, "hindi-chini bhai-bhai." the time became short-lived because of growing
overseas threats from pakistan and china. The sino-india conflict of 1962 and the
indo-pak struggle of 1965 at some point of shastri's tenure presented challenges
that compelled india to reevaluate its regional safety coverage in phrases of
defense approach, changing the dynamics away from non-alignment and peace and in
the direction of national protection and cohesion. Following shastri turned into
indira gandhi, who took a more forceful approach. Her engagement inside the
bangladesh liberation warfare bolstered india's function as a local electricity and
gave upward thrust to the indira doctrine, which aimed to keep away from overseas
intervention in south asia. Then india tried to cooperate with its smaller buddies
primarily based on goodwill but faced troubles with pakistan known as the gujral
doctrine. Throughout the years of rajiv gandhi, we've got witnessed troubles with
sri lanka inflicting distress. Then in the past due 90s, atal bihari vajpayee's
statement captures his concept approximately how he perspectives the dynamics of
regional protection as he asserts “we can choose our buddies however no longer our
neighbor”. He attempted to strike a stability between international relations and
navy electricity. His infamous bus diplomacy illustrates his quest for peace for
the duration of the lahore summit in 1999 which but did no longer remaining long
followed with the aid of the kargil struggle displaying a trajectory of
complexities of territorial issues india faces. Underneath the management of dr.
Manmohan singh, the transition closer to economic ties to decorate security
cooperation manifested in the indo-us nuclear deal. Considering that 2014 top
minister narender modi has been developing balance by improving international
relations as well as improvements within the army signing diverse offers with
important foreign powers, focusing on upgrading domestic protection production, and
strengthening ties through navy exercise. In the course of his tenure, he has
attempted to stabilize nearby dynamics through a community-first coverage traveling
friends signing and beginning bilateral talks, or even increasing it closer to gulf
areas and foreign powers. (aryal & bharti, 2023).
India has been part of numerous security and trade boards consisting of quad
(quadrilateral security speak), sco (shanghai cooperation company), saarc (south
asian association for regional cooperation), safta (south asian loose trade area),
bimstec (bay of bengal initiative for multi-sectoral technical and monetary
cooperation) and recently hosted the g-20 summit fostering cooperation and
participation in international affairs. Even after that india in no way got
alleviation because of its acquaintances illustrated within the balakot and pulwama
moves and the doklam and galwan problems with china growing disturbances inside the
south asian location. The journey from non-alignment to strategic autonomy reflects
india’s model to geopolitical realities and challenges.
India’s course to nearby safety: modernization of military capabilities
India’s adventure closer to nearby safety in gift instances is manifested in its
navy upgrades via initiatives inclusive of make in india which makes a speciality
of home defense manufacturing and upgradation and encourages the involvement of the
non-public zone. Thru its alliances in particular quad (japan, usa, australia),
india is involved in joint schooling activities along with the “yudh abhyas”
exercising with united states naval cooperation with australia in the indian ocean.
There is also a shift from conventional to modernized technology in phrases of
network-centric warfare modeled by way of rafale fighter jets and agni-v missile
systems, which solidifies india's ability towards both traditional and
unconventional threats. India's nuclear policy became fully criticized by way of
the nuclear-owned electricity countries, but, india's stance from the start became
very clean approximately nuclear strength that's illustrated in its no-first-use
doctrine positioning itself as a responsible actor in the nearby dynamics. This
doctrine emphasised deterrence making sure retaliation other than this india
additionally engages in worldwide non-proliferation boards making sure its
commitment to comfortable nuclear practices. Further, this deterrence complements
national safety but on the equal time, it creates challenges in phrases of human
security as dangers are connected to nuclear safety and accidents as well as the
concern due to the fact friends additionally own it. This interprets to how
security measures are deeply related with human security and the want to apply them
responsibly. (indo-pacific protection forum, 2023). India's strategies assist
address go-border terrorism and insurgencies from the golden crescent1 and golden
triangle2. Improved surveillance and tracking within the

1. Golden crescent refers to a location in south asia, which includes elements

of afghanistan, iran, and pakistan, recognised for its opium production and drug
trafficking.
2. The golden triangle is positioned in southeast asia and consists of parts of
myanmar, laos, and thailand, in which opium production is also prominent.
Prone western and northeastern borders have helped prevent infiltration. This gives
any other thing of india’s nearby protection wherein groups near the border are
always at chance and to prevent this authorities promotes regulation enforcement
and nearby resilience with the aid of investing in civil protection. (karim, 2023)
Case studies: india's bilateral and multilateral members of the family
India-pakistan members of the family
The indo-pakistan rivalry is based totally on ancient border disputes, nuclear
deterrence, and intermittent war resolution efforts. The radcliffe line drawn in a
hurry all through the 1947 partition of british india has had an extended-lasting
effect on india-pakistan family members as it divided punjab and bengal on
religious strains with no consideration for ethnic and cultural nuances (aryal &
pulami, 2024). This has fed territorial battle, especially in kashmir, and has
given upward push to an ongoing safety catch 22 situation between two nuclear-armed
friends ongoing tensions alongside the border exacerbate protection worries,
impacting human safety for communities dwelling in those areas. Border populations
face common pass-border shelling and displacement, main to vast humanitarian
demanding situations (singh, 2004). Efforts to attain conflict decision have
protected diplomatic dialogues and international interventions, however the deeply
rooted historical grievances, amplified through nationalistic and populist
narratives, complicate these peace efforts.
India-china members of the family the mcmahon line represents the borderline that
the sino-indian relations used as a flashpoint; it turned into formed in 1914 by
using british india to mark the borderline that existed between british india and
tibet, which has been controversial due to the fact 1951 after tibet have become a
part of the people's republic of china, in line with aryal and pulami (2024).
Border tensions erupted into the sino-indian struggle of 1962 and in addition
inflated for the reason that current clashes, mainly the 2020 galwan valley
incident in which each facets sustained losses. These local rivalries and growing
economic competition make regional stability even more difficult as each nations
were accomplishing strategic military buildup alongside the road of real control
(lac). Restrictions at the motion of army troops and regulations at the
neighborhood populace of the ladakh vicinity, wherein most of these disputes are
concentrated, effect human safety and disturb neighborhood livelihoods and
fundamental services. The competition additionally influences india's cooperation
with local organizations that it needs to make the most to counterbalance china's
have an impact on.
India's function in regional agencies
The involvement of india inside the south asian affiliation for nearby cooperation
(saarc), the bay of bengal initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic
cooperation (bimstec), and the quadrilateral safety communicate (quad) imply the
usa's commitment in the direction of regional safety and human security. At saarc,
india ambitions at joint efforts to solve generally recognized problems, inclusive
of eradication of poverty, alleviation measures at some stage in disasters, and
fitness services (singh, 2004). Inside current years, india has been worried in
vaccine international relations and dispensed covid-19 vaccines to its neighboring
international locations thru humanitarian and strategic outreach efforts (mohan,
2021). This further strengthens the local impact of india and offers it as a
cooperative leader devoted to human security. Moreover, india's involvement in the
quad reflects strategic alignment with the us, japan, and australia to make certain
balance in the indo-pacific area by means of countering china's impact (aryal &
pulami, 2024).
The rohingya crisis and regional security
The rohingya crisis, starting with myanmar's navy-led repression, has compelled
over one million rohingyas to flee to bangladesh and provides huge nearby
protection challenges (momem, 2021). For south asia, the disaster is monetary,
political, and protection-orientated, as it affects bangladesh and its pals. The
refugees have strangled bangladesh's resources, added approximately deforestation,
and triggered neighborhood economic displacement.
The rohingya disaster has heightened the rohingya from a safety issue concerns
about ability radicalization in refugee camps. Lack of basic wishes, socio-
financial possibilities, and services exposes those refugees to dangers of
recruitment by extremist businesses into in addition threats to bangladesh as well
as the location at huge (momem, 2021). Similarly, transnational drug trafficking
and different transborder illicit activities in these areas pose further threats to
nearby stability, therefore protection actions have to be multilateral.
Demanding situations to india’s function in local security
China's increasing affect in south asia:
China's belt and road initiative has strategically deepened its have an impact on
across south asia via investments and infrastructure projects, in particular in
pakistan, sri lanka, and nepal. Those developments undertaking india's nearby
status, as nations increasingly more depend on chinese language monetary support,
developing economic dependencies that may restrict their autonomy. Further, bri
initiatives will boom infrastructure vulnerabilities as they align nearby economies
with the close to strategic goals of china. It for this reason threatens india's
have an impact on and protection pursuits inside the area.
Internal safety problems
As an instance, the insurgencies in the northeastern states and maoist actions
affect the us of a's internal protection posture and consequently its external
safety. The perennial insurgency within the northeast calls for significant
military funding, which takes attention faraway from larger nearby protection
goals. Such inner conflicts further impact human safety thru dislocated improvement
and vulnerability, which enemies can leverage against india to complicate its
regional impact and balance projection.
Financial and useful resource limitations india faces economic constraints,
inclusive of a constrained protection price range, that have an effect on its
capability to stability conventional navy protection with human safety needs.
Infrastructure boundaries similarly task india’s ability to undertaking have an
impact on and hold a complete nearby protection method. Addressing these resource
constraints is crucial for india to bolster its local position without compromising
human security and improvement dreams.
Assessing india’s impact on safety: local challenges and international engagement
India's role in nearby and international protection dynamics is complicated in that
the military capabilities and strategic members of the family that stabilize it
complicate its safety dynamics with neighboring states. For instance, sagar is an
initiative taken to beautify maritime protection cooperation some of the south
asian states. However, there are several troubles in region, such as disputes over
borders and terrorism, which india faces with both pakistan and china and
negatively impact local peace and human protection.
Protection and india's function in this aspect are also motivated by using its
members of the family with most important international powers, consisting of
america, russia, and japan. The new partnership shared with the united states, on
mutual pastimes of counter-terrorism and indo-pacific protection, brings strategic
competencies for india while india pursues its historic courting with russia,
greater notably in defense, and a developing cooperation with japan that addresses
challenges in regional security posed through china.
This apart, india is likewise very engaged in global governance initiatives along
with weather protection, nuclear non-proliferation, and counterterrorism. As a
pacesetter within the worldwide solar alliance, it seeks to address weather
exchange; its pursuit of membership in the nuclear suppliers institution
exemplifies its openness to becoming a member of international non-proliferation
norms. Usual, india's emerging protection role heavily affects each nearby
stability and global governance frameworks (indian countrywide maritime foundation,
2020; siddiqa, 2022).
Policy guidelines
Strengthen india's contribution to nearby security: india has to accumulate an
antiterrorism countercampaign with a bottom-up network-primarily based approach to
increase the usa's effectiveness in nearby protection. Regarding the groups inside
the safety strategies will increase believe and cooperation to enhance the powerful
prevention of radicalization and violence. It consequently involves dialogue
boards, with network leaders presenting grievances to persuade a comprehensive
countering terrorism campaign healthy for the realities in such specific
localities. Via providing ok training and resources, nearby police should be
empowered to cope with protection problems in culturally touchy approaches.
Except this, india should additionally make bigger its humanitarian capacities as
in the last evacuations and useful resource operations at some point of disaster
occasions, for example, in türkiye, syria, and sudan, with the ministry of outside
affairs, 2023. Catastrophe reaction frameworks are predicted to beautify local
stability in addition to similarly india's position as a responsible actor in
humanitarian movements, for this reason it could toughen the relationships among
india and its neighbors.
Balancing protection and development: balancing defense modernization with social
development desires is important, mainly in regions tormented by battle. India's
protection policies need to align with sustainable improvement goals, making sure
that army advancements do not overshadow the socio-monetary desires of prone
groups. Funding in infrastructure, education, and healthcare in battle-prone
regions can alleviate the basis reasons of instability. As an instance, development
applications that provide vocational schooling and schooling can empower local
populations and decrease susceptibility to extremist ideologies. Meals protection
dynamics play a exceptional role in this factor. With the increasing issues raised
by mckay et al. (2023) on meals lack of confidence as affecting regional stability,
india have to consciousness more on agricultural resilience thru sustainable
exercise and green supply chain management. All tasks closer to meals security cope
with instantaneous humanitarian worries however will make a contribution to
lengthy-time period stability by enhancing livelihoods and decreasing tensions
about useful resource shortage.
Strengthening multilateral relationship: india desires to dedicate itself greater
to local and international governance mechanisms to settle the newly emerging
challenges in the direction of security. It has end up lots of a international
player owing to its participation in structures inclusive of sco and g20. As india
is taking on the g20 in 2023 by means of organizing several summit-level
conferences efficiently, there is every chance to take advantage of such momentum
and interaction on cooperative protection ventures even in addition (ministry of
external affairs, 2023).
Strengthening relationships inside structures like the quadrilateral protection
communicate (quad) also strengthens collective movements to counter protection
threats inside the indo-pacific, making certain local challenges are faced
together.
Destiny instructions
Emerging protection challenges: searching ahead, india’s local security role will
increasingly more intersect with emerging challenges which include cybersecurity,
environmental threats, and fitness security. The upward push of cyber threats
necessitates a strong cybersecurity strategy that includes both defense and
civilian sectors to defend essential infrastructure and maintain public safety.
Carrying out global cybersecurity coalitions can bolster india’s defenses against
transnational cyber threats. Environmental demanding situations, mainly climate
change, will inform india's regional strategies. As weather-associated screw ups
start to have growing implications, india has to construct resilience-constructing
projects for the affected communities inside catastrophe preparedness and reaction
frameworks. Projects will need to convey collectively meals protection techniques
as they draw on agricultural structures that are resilient to environmental shocks
and make a contribution toward average balance.
Human safety and non-traditional threats: the growing salience of non-conventional
security threats along with weather trade and pandemics will dictate india's
strategic priorities. It's far important to word environmental and humanitarian
crises can lead to great nearby instability, affecting nearby economies and growing
political tensions. India's approach have to encompass addressing the humanitarian
wishes of refugees whilst selling local talk to control the results of such crises.
This need to also be directed such that improvement cooperation is steadily aligned
with safety regulations because the latter would, therefore, are seeking solutions
to root causes of instability and struggle in its community (dutta,2023).
Initiatives that construct food safety, as an example, are intended now not only
for the prevailing however as contributory factors to long lasting peace and
stability. With these steps, india shall consolidate its position as an permitting
force for regional stability at both the humanitarian and the security tiers.

End
India is in a principal function in south asia because of its strategic vicinity,
massive financial development, and powerful army. The transformation of the us of
a's protection policy advanced from non-alignment within the early phases to
strategic autonomy within the present day ranges with a change in dynamics,
involving regional groups, forming bilateral as well as multilateral engagements,
and promoting navy modernization, as a result taking massive strides for multiplied
nearby energy. Those nevertheless come with financial and internal protection-
related bottlenecks, in addition to competition with china. Solving those may be a
question of balancing navy abilities with human-centric guidelines, diplomatic and
regional cooperation, and sustainable improvement. The variation of india's method
to a changing geopolitical reality will imply an awful lot greater for stability in
south asia if india keeps its technique of adapting the techniques with a view
closer to the human beings's properly-being and safety.

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