In the ever-evolving landscape of global security threats, narco-terrorism stands out as a particularly insidious and complex challenge. Combining the brutality of terrorism with the vast resources of the illicit drug trade, narco-terrorism poses a multifaceted threat to national security, political stability and public health across the world. It represents not just a criminal enterprise but a form of asymmetric warfare that thrives on corruption, fear and violence.   Narco-

Here is a clean, academically styled excerpt suitable for use at the beginning of your article or as a highlighted abstract/summary: Excerpt: The Balakot Air Strike of 26 February 2019 marked a significant shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. Conducted by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama suicide bombing, the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Balakot, Pakistan. The strike signaled India’s adoption of a more proactive and pre-emptive securit