Vantage Point Vol. 2 Issue 9: A Newsletter on Non-Traditional Security Copy
Vantage Point Vol. 2 Issue 9: A Newsletter on Non-Traditional Security
Curated by Dr. Sruthi Kalyani, Editor at CNSS, Vantage Point continues to spotlight critical issues beyond conventional security paradigms
Vantage Point is a monthly newsletter by the Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS) that brings together fresh perspectives on non-traditional security. Each edition highlights emerging issues at the crossroads of technology, policy, and human security, with contributions from young researchers and subject experts.
This month’s lead article uncovers the disturbing rise of reproductive trafficking within the global bioeconomy. It discusses how vulnerable women are exploited under the guise of surrogacy and calls for stronger international regulations, legal safeguards, and human rights protections.
The issue further explores biosecurity in an age of synthetic pathogens, where advances in biotechnology could enable viruses to outpace vaccines. Alongside this, another article examines India’s structural challenges in biosecurity and outlines key steps the country must take to strengthen preparedness and response systems.
Finally, we turn to the growing risks of AI-engineered biothreats. The piece highlights the gaps in existing global frameworks and emphasises the need for coordinated governance that bridges biosecurity and AI policy. Together, these insights shed light on why safeguarding human security is a global priority in today’s fast-changing world.
