The GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum’s annual conference this year saw discussions on technology take precedence over geopolitics. Experts pointed out the gap between the adoption of digital technology and managing its risks

Sameer Patil, Director, Centre for International Security, Gateway House, was mentioned in an article by Italian publication Analisi Difesa about the Indian Defense Ministry’s plans to manufacture previously outsourced defense equipment in India. Read the article here and right click/choose ‘Translate Read more

Since 2017, the Punjab government has been cracking down on drug networks. The campaign has so far targeted small-time drug peddlers, but deep smuggling networks that cross international as well as state borders remain intact, posing a major national security threat

Sameer Patil, Director, Centre for International Security and Fellow, National Security Studies, Gateway House, was quoted in an article published by The New York Times.

Sameer Patil, Director, Centre for International Security, Gateway House was interviewed by Hindustan Times on India-Bangladesh relations.

Radical Sikh elements within the Indian diaspora have found the permissive political climate in Canada, North America and Europe conducive to building a support base in their respective countries, while donations from gurdwaras abroad and social media propaganda have fuelled separatist efforts in Punjab. India may have to step with care, containing the hostile propaganda, yet not appearing too stern in its response