ABSTRACT
India is faced with multiple and complex security and strategic challenges. Its main concern is the political unrest and instability in the immediate vicinity. Pakistan, a country with nuclear weapons, is about to break with the possibility of nuclear weapons falling into the hands of fundamental forces, which might cause serious consequences. A nuclear Pakistan is too dangerous to be left adrift. A comprehensive strategy to wrest control of its nuclear arsenal should be adopted. Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bangladesh also have serious political instability, which is having implicit impact on the security of India. India would proactively shape the strategic environment in its area of interest for it to be considered a dominant power. Such an approach is possible if significant organizational changes are introduced into the decision-making mechanism of India. Sectoral differences should be managed, and greater synergy should be brought within the various administrative bodies. This is not a mean task; it is a firm belief that it is easier to fight an enemy than to coordinate with friends.
