Reconceptualising Non-Traditional Security in the Era of Global Pandemics: An Indian Perspective
Abstract: The contemporary global order has witnessed a paradigm shift in the conceptualisation of security, moving from the traditional, state-centric military focus towards a more nuanced understanding of Non-Traditional Security (NTS). The COVID-19 pandemic, emerging at the tail end of the second decade of the twenty-first century, acted as a catalyst in exposing the vulnerabilities of the Westphalian security architecture. This article argues that the pandemic has necessitated a reconceptualisation of NTS, moving beyond mere "human security" to a more integrated "biosecurity-sovereignty" model. Using India as a primary case study, this research explores how the Indian state navigated the tension between domestic health imperatives and its role as a "Pharmacy of the World". By analysing data and research up to 2021, the study concludes that for emerging powers like India, NTS is no longer a peripheral concern but a core component of national strategic autonomy and global leadership.
Keywords: Non-Traditional Security, Securitisation of Health, Biosecurity, Human Security, Strategic Autonomy, India?s Pandemic Response, Global Health Governance
How to Cite?: Shashi Kant, "Reconceptualising Non-Traditional Security in the Era of Global Pandemics: An Indian Perspective", Volume 11 Issue 2, February 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1390-1394, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22222165449, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22222165449