No ‘double standards’ in fight against terrorism: NSA Doval in Russia
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Why in news
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for a rejection of double standards in counter-terrorism and reforms to post-WWII international structures during a security forum in Russia.
Background
NSA Ajit Doval met with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, to discuss defense, security, energy, and trade-economic ties. The meeting also covered preparations for the upcoming BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi.
Facts for Prelims
- PostAjit Doval: National Security Advisor of India
- PostSergei Shoigu: Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation
- PlaceStrait of Hormuz and Red Sea: Identified as critical shipping routes for trade
- FactBRICS: Forum for upcoming national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of reforming post-WWII international security architectures to better reflect the interests of the Global South in combating global terrorism.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional imbalance: Dominance of Western-centric security norms in post-WWII international bodies
- Geopolitical friction: Balancing maritime security in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asian conflicts
- Multilateral shift: Increasing agency of the Global South in defining counter-terrorism standards
Keywords: Global South · Counter-terrorism · Maritime Security · Multilateralism · Strategic Autonomy
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