Security Studies

Why it matters

• Provides the theoretical framework for understanding national security policy and strategic decision-making.
• Expands the traditional focus on military power to include non-traditional threats such as cyber warfare, environmental instability, and economic vulnerabilities.
• Informs the development of defense doctrines and the management of regional power dynamics.
• Facilitates the analysis of conflict resolution, deterrence strategies, and the role of international institutions in maintaining global order.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution from 'Realist' state-centric security to 'Human Security' paradigms, and how these concepts influence India's strategic autonomy and defense posture in the Indian Ocean Region.