Unveiling the challenges of Information warfare: a case study on India’s national security

This article delves into the realm of Information Warfare (IW) as a modern challenge to national security, with a specific focus on India. Considering the swift progress of technology, safeguarding Indian interests has expanded beyond traditional military and economic dangers. IW has certainly arisen as a powerful instrument for competing nations and non-state entities to capitalize on the weaknesses of strategic and cyberinfrastructure, provoke instability, and manipulate public opinion. Through an analysis of the evolution of Information Warfare (IW), the impact of technological progress, and the existing vulnerabilities, when considered from the perspective of India, a more profound understanding of the issues encompassed by the cyber-security framework in India can be reached. This article aims to shed light on the urgent need for a fortified defence against these emerging challenges. This article specifically focuses on how IW tools, employed by neighbouring states, mainly Pakistan and China, have posed significant threats to India’s national security.