India's Internal Security Landscape: Causes, Consequences and Correctives

By Prof Ashok Matcha

India's Internal Security Landscape: Causes, Consequences and Correctives offers a rigorous and contemporary exploration of the most pressing internal security challenges confronting the Indian state. At a time when terrorism, insurgency, cyber threats, communal tensions, and border vulnerabilities increasingly intersect with governance and development, this book provides aspirants and scholars with a structured framework to understand both the depth and the dynamics of these challenges.

Written with a clear focus on the UPSC Civil Services Examination, the book goes beyond descriptive narratives to present a cause-consequence-corrective approach that reflects the analytical depth expected in Mains answers. Each theme is examined through historical context, socio-political drivers, institutional responses, and evolving policy frameworks, enabling readers to connect internal security issues with constitutional values, federalism, economic growth, and social cohesion.

The text blends conceptual clarity with contemporary relevance, integrating current affairs, government initiatives, and real-world case studies without overwhelming the reader. Complex issues are broken down through structured explanations, making the book accessible to beginners.

A distinctive feature of the book is the inclusion of UPSC Mains-style questions at the end of every chapter, encouraging readers to translate understanding into effective answer writing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GBZL6P7J
• ISBN13: 9798902078678
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"