India, June 9 -- The challenges of the twenty-first century demand a comprehensive and integrated approach to security. Terrorism, emerging technologies, cyber threats, financial crimes, geopolitical realignments and information warfare are interconnected issues that require coordinated responses

National security today is passing through a period of unprecedented transformation. For decades, security was viewed largely in terms of territorial defence, military preparedness and protection against external aggression, and action against terrorists and elements working against the nation. While these traditional threats continue to remain important, the security environment has become far more complex. Technological advances, globalisation...