Intelligence Failure
Intelligence failure refers to the inability of a government or agency to gather, interpret, or act on critical information. This can lead to significant consequences, including security breaches or policy missteps. Historical examples include failures to predict major events. In India, intelligence failures have influenced national security and political decisions, shaping the country's approach to defence and internal security.
The memory of the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks — popularly known as 26/11 Mumbai attacks — continues to shape India’s internal security imagination. Over 160 lives were...
January 9, 2026