China, Pakistan and internal issues (Two and a Half Front) are the major challenges facing India's national security, said Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson (Retd), Former GOC-in-C, South Western Command. It is not easy for any country to cope with all this at the same time. Internal security must always be under control. Only then will the country be able to withstand challenges from outside. Problems within the country are also more likely to be exploited by other countries. He was delivering the keynote address at a national seminar on India's National Security: Challenges and Responses organized by the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the  Central University of Kerala. Vice Admiral M.P. Muraleedharan (Retd.), Former Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard said that efforts should be made to strengthen the Quad, which is an alliance of India, Japan, Australia, and the US. Through this, the security of the Indo-Pacific region can be ensured, he pointed out. Vice Chancellor (I/c) Prof. K.C. Baiju inaugurated the seminar. School of Global Studies Dean Prof. K. Jayaprasad presided. Captain (Dr) Sibapada Rath (College of Defence Management), Group Captain A.V. Chandrasekhar (Retd.) (Former Indian Airforce Officer) led the sessions. Prof. R. Suresh welcomed and Dr. Uma Purushothaman delivered vote of thanks.