'National security doctrine (NSD) would compel the government to undertake a comprehensive strategic assessment—a review of the country’s threats and opportunities and an evaluation of India’s short, medium, and longterm interests in the context of our energy and food security needs. Our relations with China, Russia, the US, NATO, and our immediate neighbourhood would be part of a holistic strategy rather than a series of oneoff engagements. We would also realise that many issues—like the CPEC, LAC, and LOC—are interconnected. We must recognise that the contest with China is not just on the borders but also in the grey zones of all our neighbours—Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka', says Former IAS Officer Sanjeev Chopra in his column.

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