Vantage Point Vol. 2 Issue 8: A Newsletter on Non-Traditional Security
Vantage Point Vol. 2 Issue 8: A Newsletter on Non-Traditional Security
Curated by Dr. Sruthi K, Editor at CNSS, Vantage Point continues to spotlight critical issues beyond conventional security paradigms
This July 2025 edition explores the unseen fault lines of global risk—from the ocean depths to DIY biology labs—through the lens of national and human security.
The lead story on Undersea Cable Diplomacy examines India’s strategic vulnerabilities and opportunities as submarine internet infrastructure becomes the new battleground in digital geopolitics.
In “National Security in North-East India Through the Waters of the Brahmaputra,” the newsletter explores China’s dam-building on the Yarlung Tsangpo and its implications for water security, food resilience, and transboundary relations.
The issue further delves into Cyberbiosecurity, warning how digitized biological data and synthetic DNA can now be weaponized in code. Finally, the rise of unregulated DIY bio labs is assessed—not to dismiss grassroots innovation, but to advocate for a governance model that balances creativity with biosafety.
With topics at the intersection of technology, ecology, and diplomacy, this edition highlights the urgent need for proactive policy and international cooperation. Vantage Point offers timely, research-backed insights to inform scholars, policymakers, and the wider public about emerging non-traditional threats.
