Synopsis Even after fifty years of India's independence, its Northeast continues to draw national attention for several reasons. The intensification of ethnic differences poses significant security challenges for India. Taking a holistic approach, the book examines the roots of the turmoil in the region, the inadequate economic development as a contributing factor as well as the regional implications of the protracted violence and instability. The book also highlights the role of external forces in accentuating the situation and the linkages that some of the militant groups in this region have managed to forge and thrive on. The book could be of interest to policy makers and scholars interested in this region of India.