Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This is a persistent and critical national security challenge for India, particularly in regions like Jammu & Kashmir. It directly impacts India's foreign policy, defense strategy, internal security, and regional stability. Understanding its dynamics, implications, and India's response is crucial for civil servants.
Proxy war refers to a conflict instigated and supported by a major power that does not itself become directly involved. In the Indian context, it often refers to the use of non-state actors or insurgent groups by a hostile state to destabilize a region or achieve strategic objectives, frequently involving cross-border infiltration and support for terrorist activities.