Question 10GS3GS3
India practices a 'multi-alignment' approach in its cyber diplomacy. How does this posture strengthen India's internal security while maintaining strategic autonomy?
Main Body
India was the 2nd most targeted country for cyber attacks in 2023 CIS, highlighting need of strong cyber diplomacy. Multi-alignment approach: (1) Regional security => coordination with Colombo Security Dialogue on cyber security (2) Partnership with BRICS for security in global south (3) Collaboration with QUAD on cyber issues (4) Pushing for action against cyber terrorism in UNSC Benefits of such an approach: Internal security
1Enables swift response to over 6500 cases of cyber crime in 2023 NCRA (2) Adoption of global best practices (Talina Manual of USA) (3) CERT-IY ensures strong protection & response Maintaining Strategic Autonomy: (1) Domestic production of critical information infrastructure (GOI import substitution) (2) Following principle of active non-alignment (3) Acting in best interests of India (read position) With India's digital economy to reach $1 trillion by 2028, multi-aligned cyber diplomacy is key to protect & secure digital India
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Conclusion
With India's digital economy to reach $1 trillion by 2028, multi-aligned cyber diplomacy is key to protect & secure digital India
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Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 312025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Internal Security
Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks
Cyber diplomacy multi-alignment
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analytical
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