The non-state threat

He said that maritime piracy and maritime terrorism are the two major ways in which non-state actors threaten to jeopardise the security of the maritime domain, with a direct influence on land affairs.

Emergence Of Violent Non-State Actors In Sea Worrying Trend: Navy Chief

GURGAON: Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Saturday said proliferation of violent non-state actors in sea, which threaten to “jeopardise the security of the maritime domain with a direct influence on land affairs”, is a worrying trend that needs to be tackled collaboratively.

“The challenges to security in our region are numerous and unique in their origin, intensity and complexity. A worrying trend has been the proliferation of violent non-state actors and networks in sea, which harbours numerous challenges,” Admiral Lanba said at the inauguration of Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR).

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