The threat to national security and economic stability in India has been very acute due to transnational crimes, especially with the vast and diverse borders. With almost open borders on its borders with Bangladesh and Nepal, frontier crimes, such as drug and weapon smuggling and people trafficking, are somewhat easier to execute. The impact of […]
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IRAN-IRAQ WAR: CONFLICT ANALYSIS
The two countries, despite sharing almost the same name, which only differs by one letter, have quite different histories and cultures. Over the centuries, relations between Iranians and Iraqis have deteriorated because of their territorial disputes. This finally culminated in the Iran-Iraq War of 1980, which resulted in one of the largest and longest conventional […]
The Art of Drawing line: Where Geopolitics meets brawls
Boundaries, which define the limits and restrict the jurisdictions between the countries, become significant challenges if they are drawn without considering the historical, socio-cultural, economic, resource allocation, developmental, and geographical perspectives. A boundary establishes the territory and legitimises the sovereign’s claim. However, overlying claims due to disagreements on the marked areas result in boundary disputes, […]
International Yoga Day Celebrated at Indo-Pak Border in Gujarat
A significant celebration of the 10th International Yoga Day took place on Friday at Zero Point on the Indo-Pak border near Nadabet in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, marking a unique and symbolic observance of the day dedicated to promoting yoga and wellness. The state-level […]
China Escalates Border Tensions with Civil-Military Fusion and Dual-Use Villages Along Disputed LAC
India’s China problem has been festering for some time now. The new Indian government will have a task cut out for it to arrest the downward spiral of ties with China as Beijing has already begun upgrading its “xiaokang” (villages) along the 3,500-kilometer-long border with India. Experts see it as a “gray zone” tool from […]
Eastern Army Chief Discusses Border Security with Mizoram Governor and CM
On Tuesday, Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, Chief of the Army’s Eastern Command, conducted separate meetings with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Lalduhoma to review the security situation along the India-Myanmar border and assess the operational readiness of the Assam Rifles. An official from the Mizoram government reported that Lt Gen Tiwari, accompanied […]
EU External Borders: Irregular Border Crossings Decrease by 23% from January to April 2024
Preliminary data indicate that irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 23% in the first four months of 2024, totaling approximately 63,400. The Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean routes saw the most significant decreases in detections, with declines of 69% and 62% respectively. In contrast, the Western African and Eastern Mediterranean routes experienced […]
Addressing India-China Border Tensions: Modi’s Call for Peace
In a rare interview with Newsweek magazine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need for India and China to address their longstanding border disputes. With a shared border stretching over 3,440 kilometers in the Himalayas, tensions between the two nations have persisted for decades, often exacerbated by reported incursions. Modi’s statement comes amidst […]
Telangana and Maharashtra Police Discuss Inter-state Border Security Measures
In a bid to bolster security measures ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, a special meeting was held between police officials from Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Telangana, and their counterparts from Maharashtra in Chandrapur on Wednesday. Chaired by Superintendent of Police K Suresh Kumar and Nagpur Inspector General Chhering Dorje, the meeting focused on enhancing security […]
Enhancing Border Security: India and Bangladesh Collaborate to Curb Attacks on Security Personnel
India and Bangladesh have pledged joint efforts to reduce attacks on BSF personnel along the 4,096-km International Border. Following the 54th bi-annual Director General level talks between BSF and BGB in Dhaka, both nations have committed to increasing coordinated patrols, educating bordering populations, and assisting victims of human trafficking. Developmental works, real-time information sharing on […]
