India's Distressed Justice Sector: A Matter of U.S. National Security Concern

Abstract

This Article highlights the degree to which institutional frailty in the Indian justice sector poses a national security risk to the United States, and illuminates policy choices that can serve to mitigate this potential threat to U.S. persons and national interests. In particular, this Article demonstrates that a revitalized Indian justice sector would help create a bulwark against regional instability and the pernicious threat posed by global jihadist groups currently seeking a foothold in South Asia.

Keywords: India, Counterterrorism, Terrorism, Central Authorities, Mutual Legal Assistance, Extradition, Justice Sector, Cooperation, International, Criminal

JEL Classification: K14, K33, F52, F55