India has managed to alter its security landscape through governmental measures, which resulted in fewer people leaving the territory to launch assaults. Islamic State and Al Qaeda have also become weaker; nevertheless, the threat of transnational terrorism persists.
Main Themes
Indian intelligence agencies work closely with different domestic organizations to achieve greater security. The complexity of the situation lies in the fact that this threat has roots both in domestic and international elements. The setting has pushed the countrys government to seek counterterrorism cooperation from the Gulf Arab countries.
Overview of the Setting
The geopolitical relations between India and the Gulf Arab nations continue to evolve. The countries have been working intensely on building economic ties between regions, and their cooperation mode has expanded to include the realm of security (Siyech, 207). The Muslim community has contributed greatly to changing the international security landscape. They joined the effort of India in fighting against terrorism since criminal groups receive support from the side of organizations functioning outside India.
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formation provided by Indian intelligence agencies, counterterrorism cooperation of countries should focus on minimizing the treat coming from Saudi Arabia and the UAE (Siyech, 207). Many Indian citizens, who joined the Islamic State, had already built connections with the Gulf residents. This means that many citizens are at risk of radicalization. The activities of such organizations as Indian Mujahideen further complicate the situation (Siyech, 207). Their goal is to facilitate networks between terror groups and Pakistani nationals. Intense travels between India and Pakistan have made it hard to detect terrorist activity and networks.
The economic relations between India and Gulf Arab countries are becoming stronger, and the states have already become partners (Siyech, 207). The parties have built their cooperation based on mutual trust and respect. Therefore, the environment is favorable for establishing counterterrorism cooperation from which all the nations will benefit greatly. The main objective of the policy is to address the heightened security risks that are transnational in character. The counterterrorism effort focuses on three main areas, which are: