Description: Strategic Year Book, the flagship publication of the United Service Institution (USI) of India, debuted in 2016, focusing on the holistic concept of national security. It features insights from prominent Indian strategic thinkers and has garnered acclaim from policymakers, scholars, and the strategic community for its excellence, substance, and pertinence. Since its inception, this distinctive publication has generated significant interest within the strategic circles, both domestically and internationally.
The Year Book 2024 is a culmination of insightful articles and analyses from esteemed experts in the field of national security and strategic affairs. These articles delve into global, regional, and domestic issues that impact our national security and offer recommendations on policies, strategies, and organisational structures to effectively address them. This Edition features a collection of articles across six thematic sections: India's National Security Overview, Internal Security Issues, Pakistan-China, India's Strategic Neighbourhood, Global Issues, and National Security Capacity Building. The publication will facilitate informed discussions, fostering the exchange of diverse viewpoints, and will serve as a valuable reference for scholars specialising in strategic affairs and international relations, as well as for strategic analysts and authors. Enjoy reading!!!Brief description: Major General BK Sharma AVSM, SM** (Retd) is the Director General of USI of India. A former senior faculty member at the National Defence College, he is an expert in net assessment and on Central Asia and China. He lectures and writes extensively on security issues.