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Counter Terrorism Perspectives (April 02, 2026)

From Networks to Nodes: The Evolving Architecture of Islamist Extremism in India

ANIMESH ROUL

The trajectory of jihadist activity in India is shifting. Developments between January and March 2026 point to a diffuse, networked ecosystem linking local actors with transnational jihadist movements, particularly those aligned with the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda. This brief outlines three interrelated trends shaping the trajectory of jihadist activity in India.

From Networks to Nodes: The Evolving Architecture of Islamist Extremism in India

Book Review (October 22, 2025)

50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention: Tracking the Journey

Mahesh Ranjan Debata

"50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention" honors the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in its Golden Jubilee year (2025), recognizing it as “a foundational pillar of global disarmament and non-proliferation.”

50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention: Tracking the Journey

SSPC ISSUE BRIEF (October 18, 2025)

RECALIBRATING INDIA’S AIRPOWER STRATEGY: Managing Fighter Squadron Deficits in a Two-Front War Scenario

AJAY KUMAR DAS

The issue brief examines whether the IAF can sustain its required squadron strength against Pakistan and China and how this shortfall affects its readiness for a two-front war. It also assesses how force multipliers, technology, and evolving doctrines can offset numerical disadvantages and redefine India’s airpower strategy.

RECALIBRATING INDIA’S AIRPOWER STRATEGY: Managing Fighter Squadron Deficits in a Two-Front War Scenario

COUNTER TERRORISM PERSPECTIVES

Militant Violence in Jammu and Kashmir Post-Abrogation of Article 370

ANIMESH ROUL (CTC Sentinel, September 2025)

This article presents a chronological and thematic analysis of militant violence in Jammu and Kashmir from the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in August 2019 to July 2025. It traces three distinct phases: an initial decline in attacks due to lockdowns and security restrictions (2019-2020); a resurgence marked by hybrid militancy, targeted killings, and intimidation of civilians (2021-2023); and a lethal escalation involving high-profile and audacious assaults, intensified counterterrorism operations, and cross-border tensions (2024-2025).

Militant Violence in Jammu and Kashmir Post-Abrogation of Article 370

BOOK REVIEW (July 01, 2025)

Climate Refugees in South Asia: Protection Under International Legal Standards and State Practices in South Asia

Urvika Sharma

'Climate Refugees in South Asia' examines the convergence between climate change, displacement, and international law. It focuses specifically upon this intersection in the South Asian context. It is not just a study of legal frameworks, but it also highlights how current structures fail to respond adequately to the urgent humanitarian challenges of today.

Climate Refugees in South Asia: Protection Under International Legal Standards and State Practices in South Asia

Counter Terrorism Perspectives (May 23, 2026)

Odisha’s Shift from Safe Haven to Emerging Node in India’s Extremist Network

ANIMESH ROUL

Odisha occupied a marginal position in India’s jihadist/ Islamist-focused counterterrorism grid. It functioned largely as a low-visibility state, occasionally intersecting with extremist-jihadi networks but rarely serving as a site of mass radicalization, a sustained recruitment space, or a hub for operational planning. However, these characterizations are changing.