India faces new security challenges: Arvind K Gupta

India is facing multi-deminsional challenges in terms of security as South Asia region is going through a paradigm shift, said Arvind K Gupta, director, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.

Gupta was speaking at the inaugural function of three-day national seminar on Changing Dynamics of India’s Security: Domestic and External Dimensions, organised by South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan.

He stressed that the multi-dimensional challenges include security of energy, food, and climate change, as these issues are equally important in context of comprehensive security. “It is the utmost responsibility of the research centres to prepare a clear point of view which can be used as base to develop a comprehensive security plan,” Gupta said. While talking about India’s relation with South Asian countries, Gupta said that there are security challenges while India is aspiring to become a world power country.

“The ties between China and Pakistan are proving to be against India. Also, India’s economic integration with the global economies has its own complications,” Gupta said.

“India needs to look back to its traditions in order to meet its security needs. The country also needs to stay alert as China doesn’t have positive views towards India,” Gupta added.

RK Kothari, vice chancellor, RU, also mentioned that India should increase its capacity and strength to improve security.