National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

National Security Advisory Board (NSAB): The Union government has recently reconstituted the NSAB, appointing former RAW chief Alok Joshi as its chairperson and inducting six new members to the panel.

• About NSAB: Advises the National Security Council (NSC) on national security issues, focusing on both internal and external threats.

o Composition: It includes experts from the armed forces, IPS, IFS, academia, and civil society, with expertise in defense, foreign affairs, internal security, economic policy, and science & technology.

o Key Functions: Provides strategic analysis and policy recommendations to the NSC on long-term security issues, contributing to frameworks like India’s Nuclear Doctrine and Strategic Defence Reviews.