Military preparedness and deterrence
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Defence & National Security
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Preparedness, deterrence, civil defence and emerging security threats.
Work published here will separate verified fact from assessment, identify implications for India and state the assumptions behind forward-looking judgments.
Civil defence and continuity
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Maritime and border security
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Flagship analysis · Project SURAKSHA India
From emergency response to permanent readiness: a civil-defence framework for India
An original policy framework examining how existing civil-defence law, state and district responsibilities, preparedness standards, warning systems and public participation could be organised into a permanent national capability.
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