Frontier Realities: Exploring the Northeast is an insightful journey into one of India's most dynamic and lesser-explored regions. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Northeast India is also a crucible of diverse ethnicities, complex geopolitics, and enduring security concerns. This book delves deep into the heart of the region, offering readers a nuanced understanding of its challenges and opportunities. Through a multidimensional lens, it examines the interconnections between ethnicity, politics, gender, democracy, and security, presenting a vivid tapestry of the Northeast's unique realities. Authored by experts and scholars with a deep connection to the region, Frontier Realities combines rigorous research with compelling narratives. It unpacks the region's historical legacies, contemporary dilemmas, and aspirations for the future, making it an indispensable read for academics, policymakers, and anyone seeking to comprehend the pulse of Northeast India. Explore the intricate dynamics of this fascinating region and discover why it holds the key to understanding the broader geopolitical and socio-cultural fabric of India and beyond.

Dr. Kuldeep Verma is an Assistant Professor in Department of Defence and Strategic Studies in Hindu College, Moradabad. He holds Master's Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies and done his Doctorate (D.Phil) on 'Narco-Terrorism with Special reference to Afghanistan' from Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Allahabad with JRF and SRF fellowship under the supervision of Prof. Bharti Das. He has written extensively in various journals and Chapters in academic and edited books relating to defence and security studies. He has also organized some national and international level seminars, conferences and webinars and Presented Papers in different Seminars and conferences. He also edited two books titled "Taliban's Afghanistan: Boundaries and Beyond" and The Quest for Strategic Autonomy-Indigenisation of the Indian Defence Industry'.

Dr. Divya Dwivedi is an Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Prof. Rajendra Singh State University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Her higher education is from the Central University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. She earned her Ph.D degree from Department of Defence & Strategic Studies, University of Allahabad under the supervision of Prof.Sanjeev Bhadauria. She is a keen researcher having almost 11 years of research experience including more than 5 years of teaching at the University. She is the editor of a book named 'The Quest for Strategic Autonomy-Indigenisation of the Indian Defence Industry'. She has contributed extensively in various journals related to national and international security issues and has presented several papers in National and International Conferences. She is also the member of several academic bodies and committees of the University.

Ms. Priyanka Das is a postgraduate student of Political Science at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata. She pursued a Master's Degree in Political Science & Governance from Calcutta University, Kolkata. She holds an academic excellence in her graduation in Political Science from Burdwan University. She has presented her research papers at several National and International level Conferences, also published with journals and edited books. She also worked as a Research Assistant at Australian Catholic University, Australia on the topic 'Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh'. She worked as a Research Assistant at a Global Think Tank, Tillotoma Foundation. She worked as a junior researcher at Indian Political Action Committee, Kolkata. Her research area is based on Northeast India and International Relations (Southeast Asia-Pacific region).