Author: Vice Admiral K K Nayyar
Air Marshal B D Jayal/Lt Gen V K Singh
Editor: K K Nayyar, B D Jayal & V K Singh
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 276
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171679358
Description
This book attempts to do some serious stocktaking by illuminating facets of national security that demand urgent attention.Written by experts on the subject, the book aims to highlight threats, old and new, emanating from diverse quarters, endangering the peaceful existence of the country like never before.
Covering topics like India's geopolitical environment, military build-up conflict scenarios, role of air power and internal security, it focuses on the flaws of the system and recommends ways of plugging the loopholes.
Observer Research Foundation is a leading non-profit public policy think-tank. This publication is a part of the continued effort by its Institute of Security Studies for creating awareness and consciousness on issues of concern for national and International Security.
Contents
Foreword
ONE
World View
TWO
Technology and Security
THREE
Military Buildup in the Region
FOUR
Conflicting Scenarios - An Indian Perspective
FIVE
The Role, Size and Shape of the Army
SIX
Maritime Dimensions of India's Security
SEVEN
Role of Air Power
EIGHT
Internal Security
NINE
Indian Security Management - Need for Change Reference and Further Readings
Index