This volume, the sixth in the series on India’s National Security Annual Review, comes to the conclusion that India’s internal security is still the area of greatest concern. However, India’s external security environment has definitely improved, with significant strides made in relations with all major countries. This is at a time when trends at the global level are none too happy. The big powers jostled for areas of influence. The threat of WMD proliferation remained unabated. International terrorism was not countered with any durable solution. Nevertheless, India’s stature grew.