The book, National Security Perspectives: A Critical Anthology of Writings by Gautam Sen is a collection of Professor Sen’s recent publications and lectures delivered at acknowledged professional fora. It has been most objectively and justifiably titled “A Critical Anthology of Writings by Gautam Sen”. A scholar warrior in the true sense of the term, Professor Gautam Sen has been judicious and objective in his writings to highlight the evolution of the concept of national security, and how it has been impacted by the dynamic changes taking place in the emerging world order. Over the years, he has analysed and written extensively on matters of national security, the nature of war, the changing character of conflicts, international relations, peace and conflict, and the emerging strategic environment in the world order.