South Asia Security Trends: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Indian Embassy Attack: Another Signal

The second attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul is considered by Indian analysts as symbolic of another indication of Pakistani apprehensions of Indian presence in Afghanistan. While there is an understanding that this has been carried out by Pakistan based terrorist groups, Indian government officials adopted a more nuanced approach by only obliquely conveying that the Pakistani Establishment could have been involved in the attack.

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"Indian Embassy Attack: Another Signal The second attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul is considered by Indian analysts as symbolic of another indication of Pakistani apprehensions of Indian presence in Afghanistan. While there is an understanding that this has been carried out by Pakistan based terrorist groups, Indian government officials adopted a more nuanced approach by only obliquely conveying that the Pakistani Establishment could have been involved in the attack."
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An Indian Review of Afghanistan

A number of significant activities have taken place in Afghanistan during the month such as recount of votes in the Presidential elections and the McChrystal report. The interview by Indian External Affairs Minister to the Wall Street Journal wherein he remarked, there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan but “there could be a political settlement,” is also relevant.

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"An Indian Review of Afghanistan A number of significant activities have taken place in Afghanistan during the month such as recount of votes in the Presidential elections and the McChrystal report. The interview by Indian External Affairs Minister to the Wall Street Journal wherein he remarked, there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan but “there could be a political settlement,” is also relevant."
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2015 – Alternative Outcomes and India’s Military Options

With Presidential Elections on 20 August, Afghanistan is at another cusp of the stability-instability dyad in its long and turbulent history. The very fact that the elections had to be postponed from 20 May is indicative of continuing instability in the country mainly affecting the South and the East. Linkages of Afghanistan with Pakistan with a mislaid Durand Line, Talibanisation of the vast Pashtun tribal lands and duplicity of Islamabad have led to growing concerns of stability in the country. On the other hand there are some positive outcomes with international commitment, resolve of leaders as Karzai, aid and assistance bringing about a slow but perceptible change. India is a major stake holder in Afghanistan. Envisaging the future outcomes in the country would therefore be of immense interest to Indian security.

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"2015 – Alternative Outcomes and India’s Military Options Introduction With Presidential Elections on 20 August, Afghanistan is at another cusp of the stability-instability dyad in its long and turbulent history. The very fact that the elections had to be postponed from 20 May is indicative of continuing instability in the country mainly affecting the South and the East. Linkages of Afghanistan with Pakistan with a mislaid Durand Line, Talibanisation of the vast Pashtun tribal lands and duplicity of Islamabad have led to growing concerns of stability in the country. On the other hand there are some positive outcomes with international commitment, resolve of leaders as Karzai, aid and assistance bringing about a slow but perceptible change. India is a major stake holder in Afghanistan. Envisaging the future outcomes in the country would therefore be of immense interest to Indian security."
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Americans and NATO in Afghanistan Different Forces Different Tactics

While the International Security Assistance Forces in Afgahnisan operate under a common command, there are many subtle differences in their operational procedures which is resulting in different results on the ground situation. A recent Economist report indicated that American forces enjoyed a number of advantages in Afghanistan as compared to their European counterparts. This was attributed to a more focused approach, longer tenures of 15 months instead of 6 months and availability of funds as Commander's Emergency Response Programme (CERP) down to the lower command levels. This facilitated taking up projects for development at the grass roots thereby meeting the direct needs of the people in remote areas of the underdeveloped country.

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"Americans and NATO in Afghanistan Different Forces Different Tactics While the International Security Assistance Forces in Afgahnisan operate under a common command, there are many subtle differences in their operational procedures which is resulting in different results on the ground situation. A recent Economist report indicated that American forces enjoyed a number of advantages in Afghanistan as compared to their European counterparts. This was attributed to a more focused approach, longer tenures of 15 months instead of 6 months and availability of funds as Commander's Emergency Response Programme (CERP) down to the lower command levels. This facilitated taking up projects for development at the grass roots thereby meeting the direct needs of the people in remote areas of the underdeveloped country."
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Key Trends

· Afghan Presidential and provincial elections conducted with limited disruption on 20 August. However allegations of fraud and rigging are likely to mar the results with incumbent President Karzai gaining a lead just below 50 percent as vote counting goes on.

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"Key Trends · Afghan Presidential and provincial elections conducted with limited disruption on 20 August. However allegations of fraud and rigging are likely to mar the results with incumbent President Karzai gaining a lead just below 50 percent as vote counting goes on."
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LAW AND ORDER

Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala asked Maoist supremo Prachanda to check the aggressive behaviour of his youth wing members before an eight-party meeting is convened to fix a date for the Constituent Assembly polls. In a meeting with Prachanda during the month, Koirala said that members of the Young Communist League (YCL), who have been involved in violent activities across the country, should change their aggressive behaviour and Maoists must return land and property they seized from people before the eight-party meeting was held.

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"LAW AND ORDER Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala asked Maoist supremo Prachanda to check the aggressive behaviour of his youth wing members before an eight-party meeting is convened to fix a date for the Constituent Assembly polls. In a meeting with Prachanda during the month, Koirala said that members of the Young Communist League (YCL), who have been involved in violent activities across the country, should change their aggressive behaviour and Maoists must return land and property they seized from people before the eight-party meeting was held."
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Pakistan Armyâ€™s Crisis of Morale and Confidence

Over 250 Pakistani soldiers continue to be trapped by the militants in Southern Waziristan and Mohmand. These include at least seven officers. The kidnapping or surrender would have been ignominious to any other armed forces in the World. Surprisingly the Pakistan Army as well as media is quite complacent about the whole issue. While some of these troops are from the Frontier Corps, there are reports of even regular army troops involved in the capitulation. In Southern Waziristan Behtullah Mehsud faction of the Taliban is behind the kidnapping. It is now clear that the troops were trapped while travelling in a convoy lightly armed and were surprised by a small body of 25 to 30 militants.

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"Pakistan Armyâ€™s Crisis of Morale and Confidence Over 250 Pakistani soldiers continue to be trapped by the militants in Southern Waziristan and Mohmand. These include at least seven officers. The kidnapping or surrender would have been ignominious to any other armed forces in the World. Surprisingly the Pakistan Army as well as media is quite complacent about the whole issue. While some of these troops are from the Frontier Corps, there are reports of even regular army troops involved in the capitulation. In Southern Waziristan Behtullah Mehsud faction of the Taliban is behind the kidnapping. It is now clear that the troops were trapped while travelling in a convoy lightly armed and were surprised by a small body of 25 to 30 militants."
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LTTE Remnants

The continued recovery of hidden LTTE weapons and explosives in North and East shows administration’s relentless clean up of the LTTE remnants in the country. It proposes to charge sheet selected cadres among 12000 captives and other suspects apprehended for their involvement in acts of terrorism.

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"LTTE Remnants The continued recovery of hidden LTTE weapons and explosives in North and East shows administration’s relentless clean up of the LTTE remnants in the country. It proposes to charge sheet selected cadres among 12000 captives and other suspects apprehended for their involvement in acts of terrorism."
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Personal Contingency Plans: More than an Ounce of Prevention

U.S. counterterrorism sources remain concerned that an attack against the U.S. homeland will occur within the next two to three weeks. This is not surprising, considering that the drums have been beating loudly in Washington this summer about a potential attack -- first from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and then in the form of a National Intelligence Estimate. More recently, several other reports have appeared concerning an impending attack, including an alert over the weekend in New York triggered by an alleged dirty bomb plot.

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"Personal Contingency Plans: More than an Ounce of Prevention August 15, 2007 By Fred Burton and Scott Stewart Stratfor U.S. counterterrorism sources remain concerned that an attack against the U.S. homeland will occur within the next two to three weeks. This is not surprising, considering that the drums have been beating loudly in Washington this summer about a potential attack -- first from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and then in the form of a National Intelligence Estimate. More recently, several other reports have appeared concerning an impending attack, including an alert over the weekend in New York triggered by an alleged dirty bomb plot."
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TOP NEWS

# Troops detain Taliban commander in S. Afghanistan
# Several Taliban, two Afghan soldiers killed in fighting
# Afghan geological reserves worth $1 trillion: Karzai
# Govt unleashes intelligence agency to smear BNP: Mosharraf
# Govt to bring killers back through MoU: Shafique
# BNP's return to JS imperative It takes all concerned to make parliament functional
# Bhutanese students caught in Telengana crisis
# Maldives Human Rights Commission Interview with: Ahmed Saleem, HRCM
# Maoists fail to announce protest programmes
# Nepal PM not happy with Sujata
# Army investigates reports of Hakeemullah Mehsud's death
# Taliban warn against operation in North Waziristan
# Fighter jets, helicopter gunships target Bajaur
# No let-up in violence; six more killed in Karachi
# Pak Army trains 160 more policemen for counter terrorism
# India is working with Sri Lanka on a political solution to ethnic conflict

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"Troops detain Taliban commander in S. AfghanistanSeveral Taliban, two Afghan soldiers killed in fightingAfghan geological reserves worth $1 trillion: KarzaiGovt unleashes intelligence agency to smear BNP: MosharrafGovt to bring killers back through MoU: ShafiqueBNP's return to JS imperative It takes all concerned to make parliament functionalBhutanese students caught in Telengana crisisMaldives Human Rights Commission Interview with: Ahmed Saleem, HRCMMaoists fail to announce protest programmesNepal PM not happy with SujataArmy investigates reports of Hakeemullah Mehsud's deathTaliban warn against operation in North WaziristanFighter jets, helicopter gunships target BajaurNo let-up in violence; six more killed in KarachiPak Army trains 160 more policemen for counter terrorismIndia is working with Sri Lanka on a political solution to ethnic conflict"
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Left Wing Extremism: The Forgotten Battlefields of Central India

Damanjodi is a remote corner of Southern Orissa in India. A few days back an intense battle in India’s forgotten war against Naxalism was fought there by a few ill trained, poorly equipped but brave and stout hearted policemen who rescued the lives of over 150 miners. This frontline came into the limelight when 200 Naxals struck on 9 April a week before general elections in the country targeting the largest bauxite mines in Asia.

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"Left Wing Extremism: The Forgotten Battlefields of Central India  Damanjodi is a remote corner of Southern Orissa in India. A few days back an intense battle in India’s forgotten war against Naxalism was fought there by a few ill trained, poorly equipped but brave and stout hearted policemen who rescued the lives of over 150 miners. This frontline came into the limelight when 200 Naxals struck on 9 April a week before general elections in the country targeting the largest bauxite mines in Asia."
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A General Survey

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"A General Survey That Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal security threats before the country was evident with the numbers. In the current year (till 30th November), the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2016 compared to 1452 incidents in the corresponding period of 2008. 514 civilians and 304 personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217 security forces killed in the corresponding period last year."
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Controlling a Restive Periphery

In a speech delivered at the Graduation Parade of the 11th Intake of Defence Services Medical Academy Senior General Than Shwe, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, emphasized on the core theme of the military led government, national unity. Highlighting the peculiar multi ethnic composition of Myanmar, General Than Shwe said, and “National unity is the most essential requirement for the perpetuation of the sovereignty of the State which is resided by over one hundred national races.

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"Controlling a Restive Periphery In a speech delivered at the Graduation Parade of the 11th Intake of Defence Services Medical Academy Senior General Than Shwe, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, emphasized on the core theme of the military led government, national unity. Highlighting the peculiar multi ethnic composition of Myanmar, General Than Shwe said, and “National unity is the most essential requirement for the perpetuation of the sovereignty of the State which is resided by over one hundred national races."
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Myanmar’s Quest For Nuclear Weapons: Reality Or Needless Suspicion

A controversy over Myanmar’s quest for possession of nuclear weapons emerged with a report by two defectors to an interviewer of the Sydney Morning Herald carried by many news agencies that the country was planning to acquire nuclear weapons. The defectors also claimed that Myanmar had supplied "yellowcake" uranium to North Korea and Iran. The defectors codenamed Moe Jo and Tin Min reportedly told Australian investigator Desmond Ball that the military junta has nuclear ambitions that far exceed its official line.

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"Myanmar’s Quest For Nuclear Weapons: Reality Or Needless Suspicion  A controversy over Myanmar’s quest for possession of nuclear weapons emerged with a report by two defectors to an interviewer of the Sydney Morning Herald carried by many news agencies that the country was planning to acquire nuclear weapons. The defectors also claimed that Myanmar had supplied "yellowcake" uranium to North Korea and Iran. The defectors codenamed Moe Jo and Tin Min reportedly told Australian investigator Desmond Ball that the military junta has nuclear ambitions that far exceed its official line."
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TOP NEWS

# Taliban to decide soon about joining Afghan talks
# Fighting breaks out in southern Afghanistan
# Afghan talks offer not for Mullah Omar: US
# Georgian Offer Of Afghan Transit Unlikely To Tempt NATO
# 50 injured as police, students clash in Rajshahi
# BNP prepares for street agitations
# Myanmar's Suu Kyi criticizes release date remarks
# Dahal's whisper to Gautam: Revolt from UML and join Maoist party
# NC leader for YCL-styled youth wing to counter threat to party's existence
# Pakistan At least 44 militants killed in fighting: Officials
# Gunmen kill three Iran-bound pilgrims: police
# Five killed in US drone strike
# No differences with ‘N’ over immunity to president: Gilani
# U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka reaches out to General Fonseka, concerned over his safety
# Police raid Sri Lanka opposition candidate's office
# India plans to open a consulate in Northern Sri Lanka
# Indian PM to ink 9 pacts in Riyadh visit
# Govt only for measured talks with Pak
# Army chief orders court martial of Lt-Gen Avadhesh Prakash
# Russia conducts first test of fifth-generation Sukhoi
# Government gets 10 more days to declare Telangana formation plan
# Two Army soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir ambush
# NDFB ultras exchange fire with police
# Ulfa to decide on talks soon - Jailed leaders mull issue, says peacenik
# 13 UGs held by police in two days in Manipur
# Major offensive against Maoists shortly in Jharkhand
# Troops descend for the hunt - Latest CRPF battalion of 1200 to be based at Salgadih in Tamar
# Framed – Naxals Recent Violence Belies Ideological Roots
# Naxals accept Soren's talks offer

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"Taliban to decide soon about joining Afghan talksFighting breaks out in southern AfghanistanAfghan talks offer not for Mullah Omar: USGeorgian Offer Of Afghan Transit Unlikely To Tempt NATO50 injured as police, students clash in RajshahiBNP prepares for street agitationsMyanmar's Suu Kyi criticizes release date remarksDahal's whisper to Gautam: Revolt from UML and join Maoist partyNC leader for YCL-styled youth wing to counter threat to party's existencePakistan At least 44 militants killed in fighting: OfficialsGunmen kill three Iran-bound pilgrims: policeFive killed in US drone strikeNo differences with ‘N’ over immunity to president: GilaniU.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka reaches out to General Fonseka, concerned over his safetyPolice raid Sri Lanka opposition candidate's officeIndia plans to open a consulate in Northern Sri LankaIndian PM to ink 9 pacts in Riyadh visitGovt only for measured talks with PakArmy chief orders court martial of Lt-Gen Avadhesh PrakashRussia conducts first test of fifth-generation SukhoiGovernment gets 10 more days to declare Telangana formation planTwo Army soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir ambushNDFB ultras exchange fire with policeUlfa to decide on talks soon - Jailed leaders mull issue, says peacenik13 UGs held by police in two days in ManipurMajor offensive against Maoists shortly in JharkhandTroops descend for the hunt - Latest CRPF battalion of 1200 to be based at Salgadih in TamarFramed – Naxals Recent Violence Belies Ideological RootsNaxals accept Soren's talks offer"
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Thursday, January 28, 2010

ANDHRA PRADESH

In an encounter, in Andhra Pradesh (AP), the AP police stumbled on a Naxal hide out in Kotapalli forest in Khammam district on the AP Chattisgarh border. Two Naxalite were killed on the spot. Khamman district has also seen a large number of surrenders of Naxalite with over 23 militants capitulating over the past few weeks. Andhra Pradesh has seen a number of counter terrorist successes over the years as the state police have gained an upper hand through effective employment of surveillance and patrolling as well as creation of a special force, the Greyhound. The Greyhound has specialized in tracking and apprehending terrorists particularly in the forested areas of the state.

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"ANDHRA PRADESH In an encounter, in Andhra Pradesh (AP), the AP police stumbled on a Naxal hide out in Kotapalli forest in Khammam district on the AP Chattisgarh border. Two Naxalite were killed on the spot. Khamman district has also seen a large number of surrenders of Naxalite with over 23 militants capitulating over the past few weeks. Andhra Pradesh has seen a number of counter terrorist successes over the years as the state police have gained an upper hand through effective employment of surveillance and patrolling as well as creation of a special force, the Greyhound. The Greyhound has specialized in tracking and apprehending terrorists particularly in the forested areas of the state."
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Management of Security Forces

The Bangladesh Rifles has instituted six special courts - two in Dhaka and four outside the capital - for the trial of the February 25-26 'mutiny' in the BDR headquarters in Dhaka and other BDR installations. The trial thus began in different sectors of the Bangladesh Rifles 24 November with a special court at the Rangamati sector headquarters taking cognizance of mutiny charges against five soldiers of the 12 Rifles Battalion.

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"Management of Security Forces The Bangladesh Rifles has instituted six special courts - two in Dhaka and four outside the capital - for the trial of the February 25-26 'mutiny' in the BDR headquarters in Dhaka and other BDR installations. The trial thus began in different sectors of the Bangladesh Rifles 24 November with a special court at the Rangamati sector headquarters taking cognizance of mutiny charges against five soldiers of the 12 Rifles Battalion."
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India China: Diplomatic Ping Pong in 2010

There is a certain dichotomy in the relationship between India and China over the years where officials and the governments are talking of closer cooperation but media in India and blogging community in China reportedly at the behest of hardliners in the Communist Party are constantly sniping at each other as was evident in the past one year.

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"India China: Diplomatic Ping Pong in 2010 There is a certain dichotomy in the relationship between India and China over the years where officials and the governments are talking of closer cooperation but media in India and blogging community in China reportedly at the behest of hardliners in the Communist Party are constantly sniping at each other as was evident in the past one year."
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Zardari – Enamouring India’s Chattering Class

Conversing at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, President Asif Ali Zardari succeeded in doing what many Pakistani leaders have done before him, enamouring the chatterati in New Delhi with his glib responses and hollow promises playing to a gallery of the Indian hoi polloi.

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"Zardari – Enamouring India’s Chattering Class Conversing at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, President Asif Ali Zardari succeeded in doing what many Pakistani leaders have done before him, enamouring the chatterati in New Delhi with his glib responses and hollow promises playing to a gallery of the Indian hoi polloi."
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Human rights issues in the limelight

International criticism of the Sri Lanka Government's poor human rights record and disregard for humanitarian issues gathered momentum with the British parliament debating the Sri Lanka situation for four hours. The mounting pressure on Sri Lanka for its failure in the human rights front, due to strong lobbying by international NGOs like the Amnesty International and the Human Rights Watch in the UN has put the government on the defensive.

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"Human rights issues in the limelight International criticism of the Sri Lanka Government's poor human rights record and disregard for humanitarian issues gathered momentum with the British parliament debating the Sri Lanka situation for four hours. The mounting pressure on Sri Lanka for its failure in the human rights front, due to strong lobbying by international NGOs like the Amnesty International and the Human Rights Watch in the UN has put the government on the defensive."
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Indo Pakistan Relations

Talks were held between Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan during the month. This has placed the CBMs between the two countries on the right course. These had been derailed after the 7 July local train serial blasts in Mumbai. The key CBM thereafter has been setting up the Joint Counter Terrorism Mechanism which had created a furor in India on its announcement by the Prime Minister. The key factor will be political sagacity in the face of opposition at home.

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"Indo Pakistan Relations Talks were held between Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan during the month. This has placed the CBMs between the two countries on the right course. These had been derailed after the 7 July local train serial blasts in Mumbai. The key CBM thereafter has been setting up the Joint Counter Terrorism Mechanism which had created a furor in India on its announcement by the Prime Minister. The key factor will be political sagacity in the face of opposition at home."
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Presidential elections

With the retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka emerging as the main challenger to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to win a second term in the presidential election to be held on January 26, 2010, a no-hold barred, nasty election campaign is underway.

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"Presidential elections With the retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka emerging as the main challenger to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to win a second term in the presidential election to be held on January 26, 2010, a no-hold barred, nasty election campaign is underway."
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The Way Ahead

At present the danger of a civil war or an armed confrontation in the country are low through the situation will remain volatile and has to be observed with caution for any signs of further deterioration. The Unified CPN M having completed the third phase of their agitation has also announced a Phase 4 for launching nationwide indefinite strike –from Jan 24, next year. This may create further crisis and law and order problems in the country. This could be avoided in case a compromise is worked out over the next few weeks or so.

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"The Way Ahead At present the danger of a civil war or an armed confrontation in the country are low through the situation will remain volatile and has to be observed with caution for any signs of further deterioration. The Unified CPN M having completed the third phase of their agitation has also announced a Phase 4 for launching nationwide indefinite strike –from Jan 24, next year. This may create further crisis and law and order problems in the country. This could be avoided in case a compromise is worked out over the next few weeks or so."
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Research and Development

Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has undertaken joint development of missiles, Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) for Indian navy and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Air Force with M/s Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Israel. The cost of project for LRSAM is Rs. 2606.02 crore and cost of project for MRSAM is Rs. 10075 crore. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be taking up indigenous development of Medium Altitude Long Endurance, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) against confirmed Qualitative Requirements (QRs) to meet Tri-Services requirements. The UAV has been named RUSTOM-H. The project is proposed to be completed in 78 months after formal sanction.

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"Research and Development Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has undertaken joint development of missiles, Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) for Indian navy and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Air Force with M/s Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Israel. The cost of project for LRSAM is Rs. 2606.02 crore and cost of project for MRSAM is Rs. 10075 crore. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be taking up indigenous development of Medium Altitude Long Endurance, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) against confirmed Qualitative Requirements (QRs) to meet Tri-Services requirements. The UAV has been named RUSTOM-H. The project is proposed to be completed in 78 months after formal sanction."
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A Survey of Security: Continued Alert

Despite the fall in level of violence and reduced presence of militants, Pakistani support to infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir is continuing in an effort to push in maximum number of terrorists before the onset of winters with the first snows already closing down movement in the higher reaches. This has also been supplemented by cross IB operations in the Samba sector in Jammu a traditionally conflict prone zone where there have been incidents of IEDS in the past resulting in casualties.

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"A Survey of Security: Continued Alert Despite the fall in level of violence and reduced presence of militants, Pakistani support to infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir is continuing in an effort to push in maximum number of terrorists before the onset of winters with the first snows already closing down movement in the higher reaches. This has also been supplemented by cross IB operations in the Samba sector in Jammu a traditionally conflict prone zone where there have been incidents of IEDS in the past resulting in casualties."
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NAXALISM

Chattisgarh saw continued militant IED activity with a powerful explosion in Jharaghati, Narayanpur, and Bastar which killed 7 police personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Armed Force (SAF) on 16 January. The police patrol party was on foot as well as on motor cycles when the Naxalite activated the IED.

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"NAXALISM Chattisgarh saw continued militant IED activity with a powerful explosion in Jharaghati, Narayanpur, and Bastar which killed 7 police personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Armed Force (SAF) on 16 January. The police patrol party was on foot as well as on motor cycles when the Naxalite activated the IED."
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Monday, January 25, 2010

A Survey of Security: Continued Alert

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"A Survey of Security: Continued Alert Despite the fall in level of violence and reduced presence of militants, Pakistani support to infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir is continuing in an effort to push in maximum number of terrorists before the onset of winters with the first snows already closing down movement in the higher reaches. This has also been supplemented by cross IB operations in the Samba sector in Jammu a traditionally conflict prone zone where there have been incidents of IEDS in the past resulting in casualties."
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The Jehadi Threat In Assam

The growth of the jihad threat, first confirmed by security-risks.com on its web site has been reiterated by Lt Gen R K Chhabra, General Officer Commanding of 4 Corps in a press conference in Rangiya, the HQ of the 21 Mountain Division on 22 November as reported in the Indian Express. General Chhabra confirmed that the ISI had been recruiting a number of youth in the â€˜charâ€™ areas of Assam and would create a controlling organization to strike at targets at its behest.

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"The Jehadi Threat In Assam The growth of the jihad threat, first confirmed by security-risks.com on its web site has been reiterated by Lt Gen R K Chhabra, General Officer Commanding of 4 Corps in a press conference in Rangiya, the HQ of the 21 Mountain Division on 22 November as reported in the Indian Express. General Chhabra confirmed that the ISI had been recruiting a number of youth in the â€˜charâ€™ areas of Assam and would create a controlling organization to strike at targets at its behest."
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Nepalâ€™s Seema Surksha Bal

A report in the Hindustan Times indicated that Nepal has agreed to Indian request of raising and deploying a Seema Surksha Bal on the Indo Nepal border. ( Hindustan Times. 8 March 2007). The report indicates that the force will be deployed in Nepal in 16 districts covering the entire 1868 km length of the Indo Nepal border. The Frontier force will enable effective checking of criminal activities along the open border which has other wise no restrictions on crossing by people of both the countries under the arrangements of the Indo Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950.

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"Nepalâ€™s Seema Surksha Bal A report in the Hindustan Times indicated that Nepal has agreed to Indian request of raising and deploying a Seema Surksha Bal on the Indo Nepal border. ( Hindustan Times. 8 March 2007). The report indicates that the force will be deployed in Nepal in 16 districts covering the entire 1868 km length of the Indo Nepal border. The Frontier force will enable effective checking of criminal activities along the open border which has other wise no restrictions on crossing by people of both the countries under the arrangements of the Indo Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950."
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Bangladesh Maritime Border Dispute

Bangladesh maritime border dispute with Myanmar and India is now before the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). Myanmar and India have submitted their outer-continental-shelf claim to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). Presentations by all states are in progress and Bangladesh’s objection with reference to disputes in the area as invoked under paragraph 5(a) of Annex I of the Rules of Procedure.

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"Bangladesh Maritime Border Dispute Bangladesh maritime border dispute with Myanmar and India is now before the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). Myanmar and India have submitted their outer-continental-shelf claim to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). Presentations by all states are in progress and Bangladesh’s objection with reference to disputes in the area as invoked under paragraph 5(a) of Annex I of the Rules of Procedure."
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Zardari – Enamouring India’s Chattering Class

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"Zardari – Enamouring India’s Chattering Class Conversing at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, President Asif Ali Zardari succeeded in doing what many Pakistani leaders have done before him, enamouring the chatterati in New Delhi with his glib responses and hollow promises playing to a gallery of the Indian hoi polloi."
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What is the military potential of the LTTE?

The panelists generally agreed that military potential of the LTTE had been degraded. Apart from fighting a full scale conventional operation on the Northern front, the group has been under pressure from various quarters, including lack of economic support and bans by various countries.

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"What is the military potential of the LTTE? The panelists generally agreed that military potential of the LTTE had been degraded. Apart from fighting a full scale conventional operation on the Northern front, the group has been under pressure from various quarters, including lack of economic support and bans by various countries."
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RED ALERT

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* TERROR ALERT DELHI, MUMBAI, KOLKATA
* HYDERABAD - TELENGANA - AGITATION, LIKELY VIOLENCE.
* MAOIST ALERT CENTRAL INDIA. STRIKES EXPECTED IN CHATTISGARH, ORISSA, BIHAR.
* GORKHALAND AGITATION DARJEELING, SILIGURI

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TOP HEADLINES

# Nato forces in Afghanistan to launch Helmand offensive
# Afghan, Pakistani presidents meet for security summit
# Bangladesh - Gazipur road accident triggers violent protests
# SC hears review pleas for second day in Dhaka.
# Former Maldives President Gayoom bows out of politics ahead of DRP congress
# Myanmar junta could free Suu Kyi in November
# China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Myanmar
# Army integration will complete in four months: Nepal PM
# 475 disqualified combatants leave PLA cantonment in Ilam
# Indian premier to visit Nepal
# Airstrikes kill 23 Taliban in Bajaur, Kurram
# ‘Ready for talks with reconcilable Taliban’
# Sri Lanka government committed to hold a free and fair election
# Over 10,000 election monitors to watch Sri Lanka polls
# Ex-commandos arrested for planning election violence

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"Nato forces in Afghanistan to launch Helmand offensiveAfghan, Pakistani presidents meet for security summitBangladesh - Gazipur road accident triggers violent protestsSC hears review pleas for second day in Dhaka.Former Maldives President Gayoom bows out of politics ahead of DRP congressMyanmar junta could free Suu Kyi in NovemberChina casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Myanmar Army integration will complete in four months: Nepal PM475 disqualified combatants leave PLA cantonment in IlamIndian premier to visit NepalAirstrikes kill 23 Taliban in Bajaur, Kurram‘Ready for talks with reconcilable Taliban’Sri Lanka government committed to hold a free and fair electionOver 10,000 election monitors to watch Sri Lanka polls"
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TOP HEADLINES

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"Nato forces in Afghanistan to launch Helmand offensiveAfghan, Pakistani presidents meet for security summitBangladesh - Gazipur road accident triggers violent protestsSC hears review pleas for second day in Dhaka.Former Maldives President Gayoom bows out of politics ahead of DRP congressMyanmar junta could free Suu Kyi in NovemberChina casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Myanmar Army integration will complete in four months: Nepal PM475 disqualified combatants leave PLA cantonment in IlamIndian premier to visit NepalAirstrikes kill 23 Taliban in Bajaur, Kurram‘Ready for talks with reconcilable Taliban’Sri Lanka government committed to hold a free and fair electionOver 10,000 election monitors to watch Sri Lanka pollsEx-commandos arrested for planning election violence"
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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Operations in South Waziristan

Pakistani forces claimed to have captured most main Taliban bases in their offensive in South Waziristan and will soon fan out into the rugged countryside to hunt for militants as per Chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas ‘We still believe many are still here. They have gone to the countryside, the forested areas, to villages and into the caves,’ Abbas said.

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"Operations in South Waziristan Pakistani forces claimed to have captured most main Taliban bases in their offensive in South Waziristan and will soon fan out into the rugged countryside to hunt for militants as per Chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas ‘We still believe many are still here. They have gone to the countryside, the forested areas, to villages and into the caves,’ Abbas said."
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The Militancy Battle: South Waziristan, Swat, Orakzai

The Pakistan Army’s operations in South Waziristan have invited much debate recently. Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani declared on 12 December that operations in South Waziristan had been successfully culminated and would be extended to Orakzai agency. This comment came up for immediate criticism from the influential national newspaper, the Daily Times which in an editorial on 14 December stated, “Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani may be forgiven for what appeared to be a Freudian slip or wishful thinking when he said that the military offensive in South Waziristan was almost over”.

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"The Pakistan Army’s operations in South Waziristan have invited much debate recently. Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani declared on 12 December that operations in South Waziristan had been successfully culminated and would be extended to Orakzai agency. This comment came up for immediate criticism from the influential national newspaper, the Daily Times which in an editorial on 14 December stated, “Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani may be forgiven for what appeared to be a Freudian slip or wishful thinking when he said that the military offensive in South Waziristan was almost over”."
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The Militancy Battle: South Waziristan, Swat, Orakzai

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"The Militancy Battle: South Waziristan, Swat, Orakzai The Pakistan Army’s operations in South Waziristan have invited much debate recently. Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani declared on 12 December that operations in South Waziristan had been successfully culminated and would be extended to Orakzai agency."
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Celebrating the Republic’s Achievements

The People’s Republic of China celebrated the 60th Anniversary in a grand fashion as only the Chinese know how to with colour, gaiety and military precision. While detractors abroad were critical of the heavy security, absence of the people who were advised to watch the show on television and harsh conditions under which rehearsals were carried out, the show on 1 October surpassed as per China watchers even the Beijing Olympics.

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"Celebrating the Republic’s Achievements The People’s Republic of China celebrated the 60th Anniversary in a grand fashion as only the Chinese know how to with colour, gaiety and military precision. While detractors abroad were critical of the heavy security, absence of the people who were advised to watch the show on television and harsh conditions under which rehearsals were carried out, the show on 1 October surpassed as per China watchers even the Beijing Olympics."
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Indo Nepal Relations In Focus

Indo Nepal relations were in focus with the first visit of the Nepal Prime Minister and UPN CML leader Mr M K Nepal to New Delhi from 18 to 22 August. This was also Mr Nepal’s first visit outside the country on taking over. His predecessor, the Unified CPN M or Maoist leader Pushpa Kumar Dahal or Prachanda had visited China first though he succeeded in covering it up as for Beijing Olympics rather than an official visit.

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"Indo Nepal Relations In Focus  Indo Nepal relations were in focus with the first visit of the Nepal Prime Minister and UPN CML leader Mr M K Nepal to New Delhi from 18 to 22 August. This was also Mr Nepal’s first visit outside the country on taking over. His predecessor, the Unified CPN M or Maoist leader Pushpa Kumar Dahal or Prachanda had visited China first though he succeeded in covering it up as for Beijing Olympics rather than an official visit."
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Exercise Divine Matrix – Chinese Aggression in 2017?

A Hindustan Times Report by Rahul Singh indicated holding of a secret exercise, called ‘Divine Matrix’, by the army’s military operations directorate. The Exercise was based on a threat from China visualised before 2017. “A misadventure by China is very much within the realm of possibility with Beijing trying to position itself as the only power in the region. There will be no nuclear warfare but a short, swift war that could have menacing consequences for India,” an army officer part of the three-day war games was reported to have stated.

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"Exercise Divine Matrix – Chinese Aggression in 2017? A Hindustan Times Report by Rahul Singh indicated holding of a secret exercise, called ‘Divine Matrix’, by the army’s military operations directorate. The Exercise was based on a threat from China visualised before 2017. “A misadventure by China is very much within the realm of possibility with Beijing trying to position itself as the only power in the region. There will be no nuclear warfare but a short, swift war that could have menacing consequences for India,” an army officer part of the three-day war games was reported to have stated."
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The Possible Road Ahead

In the larger context though the election is not just a contest for Afghanistan's powerful Presidency but one between the Taliban and the Coalition and while the Coalition has won in terms of holding the elections, will this be a victory for the people of Afghanistan remains to be seen.

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2009 – Year of Jammu and Kashmir Police

Jammu and Kashmir police claimed militancy-related incidents have come down by over 25 per cent “During 2008, the militancy related violence came down by 35 per cent as compared to the 2007 while during this year the violence has dropped by over 25 per cent”, DGP Kuldeep Khoda said. 50 commanders of different militant outfits were killed while five new battalions were raised. “The year 2009 will go down in the state police history as the year of recruitment.

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"2009 – Year of Jammu and Kashmir Police Jammu and Kashmir police claimed militancy-related incidents have come down by over 25 per cent “During 2008, the militancy related violence came down by 35 per cent as compared to the 2007 while during this year the violence has dropped by over 25 per cent”, DGP Kuldeep Khoda said. 50 commanders of different militant outfits were killed while five new battalions were raised. “The year 2009 will go down in the state police history as the year of recruitment."
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RED ALERT

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* MAOIST ALERT CENTRAL INDIA, BANDH 2 JANUARY
* STRIKES EXPECTED IN CHATTISGARH, ORISSA, BIHAR.
* GORKHALAND AGITATION DARJEELING, SILIGURI

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top news

# Afghanistan: Protest turns violent southwest of Kabul, leaving 2 wounded
# Britain 'highly likely' to face terrorist attack ahead of Afghan Meet
# Four Afghan soldiers killed
# EU opposes death penalty in Bangabandhu, mutiny, war crime cases
# Bangladesh-India to form body to combat int'l terrorism
# India agrees to cede 17,000 acres to Bangladesh
# Bhutanese Refugees in Europe Announce Formation of Advocacy Group
# Dhaka, Yangon agree on sea border demarcation
# Koirala, Khanal update PM on progress made on HLPM
# Dahal says HLPM positive to end deadlock
# Suicide attack kills police officer, injures two others

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"Afghanistan: Protest turns violent southwest of Kabul, leaving 2 woundedBritain 'highly likely' to face terrorist attack ahead of Afghan MeetFour Afghan soldiers killedEU opposes death penalty in Bangabandhu, mutiny, war crime casesBangladesh-India to form body to combat int'l terrorismIndia agrees to cede 17,000 acres to Bangladesh Bhutanese Refugees in Europe Announce Formation of Advocacy GroupDhaka, Yangon agree on sea border demarcationKoirala, Khanal update PM on progress made on HLPMDahal says HLPM positive to end deadlockSuicide attack kills police officer, injures two others"
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Friday, January 22, 2010

Officer Shortage the Number Crunch in the Armed Forces

With approximately 2000 inductees deficient over a period of 4 years or 500 per year the number of officers deficient in the Indian Armed Forces is likely to increase over a period. The present deficiency stands from 11,000 to 12,000 with an increase in 500 in the same each year this may continue to rise and needs serious review at an appropriate level. As per the Ministry of Defence the, Government has taken various steps to encourage the youths to join the Armed Forces.

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"With approximately 2000 inductees deficient over a period of 4 years or 500 per year the number of officers deficient in the Indian Armed Forces is likely to increase over a period. The present deficiency stands from 11,000 to 12,000 with an increase in 500 in the same each year this may continue to rise and needs serious review at an appropriate level. As per the Ministry of Defence the, Government has taken various steps to encourage the youths to join the Armed Forces."
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Land Forces Capability Building

A delegation of senior Israeli army officers will visit Kashmir in the month of October for real time testing of Israeli-made surveillance devices, ranging from unattended ground sensors and Hand-Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI) to Long-Range Reconnaissance and Observation Systems and the Battle Field Surveillance Radars. This would be a ground check of the â€˜Surveillance Gridâ€™ deployed by the Indian army along its frontiers with Pakistan to keep a check on the infiltration of militants from the Pakistani side of Kashmir.

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"Land Forces Capability Building Surveillance Grid in Kashmir â€“ High Technology For Counter Infiltration A delegation of senior Israeli army officers will visit Kashmir in the month of October for real time testing of Israeli-made surveillance devices, ranging from unattended ground sensors and Hand-Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI) to Long-Range Reconnaissance and Observation Systems and the Battle Field Surveillance Radars. This would be a ground check of the â€˜Surveillance Gridâ€™ deployed by the Indian army along its frontiers with Pakistan to keep a check on the infiltration of militants from the Pakistani side of Kashmir."
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Commander’s Conference- Key Issues

The Army Commander’s Conference focused on macro level issues pertaining to military strategy, operational logistics and matters impacting the welfare and enhancement of satisfaction level amongst all ranks. The operational preparedness of the Army was reviewed to include the operational plans and modernisation of weapons and equipment proposed and in progress.

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"Commander’s Conference- Key Issues Indian Army The Army Commander’s Conference focused on macro level issues pertaining to military strategy, operational logistics and matters impacting the welfare and enhancement of satisfaction level amongst all ranks. The operational preparedness of the Army was reviewed to include the operational plans and modernisation of weapons and equipment proposed and in progress."
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Acquisitions Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence ministry has given the go-ahead for field trials of equipment of two armament companies -- Israeli Military Industries (IMI) and Singapore Technology Kinetics (STK) -- blacklisted in connection with corruption scandal against former Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) chairman Sudipto Ghosh.

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"Acquisitions Indian Army The Ministry of Defence ministry has given the go-ahead for field trials of equipment of two armament companies -- Israeli Military Industries (IMI) and Singapore Technology Kinetics (STK) -- blacklisted in connection with corruption scandal against former Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) chairman Sudipto Ghosh."
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India’s Nuclear Treaties Dilemma

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1887 which resolves to, “create the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons, in accordance with the goals of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)”, heralds the beginning of a difficult period for Indian diplomacy facing varied dilemmas on the country’s nuclear identity.

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"India’s Nuclear Treaties Dilemma The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1887 which resolves to, “create the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons, in accordance with the goals of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)”, heralds the beginning of a difficult period for Indian diplomacy facing varied dilemmas on the country’s nuclear identity. The Ministry of External Affairs preempted the UN Resolution by a letter to the United States as the current President of the Security Council stating India’s well established position on NPT, testing and universal disarmament."
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Nuclear Fizzle Debate

The controversial declaration by Dr K Santhanam that India’s Hydrogen bomb test in 1998 was not successful has not only challenged the government declaration but has also raised questions about India's nuclear doctrine, its self moratorium on nuclear weapon tests and adherence to CTBT.

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"Nuclear Fizzle Debate and its Effects on India's Nuclear Deterrence Neha Kumar Research Associate, USI Introduction The controversial declaration by Dr K Santhanam that India’s Hydrogen bomb test in 1998 was not successful has not only challenged the government declaration but has also raised questions about India's nuclear doctrine, its self moratorium on nuclear weapon tests and adherence to CTBT."
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top news

# New US strategy to re-integrate Taliban
# Romania to send 600 more troops to Afghanistan
# World can learn from India's move on Afghanistan: UK envoy
# Bangladesh Minister-level talks of JRC in March
# Bishwa Ijtema begins
# Bangladesh Work on counter intelligence unit underway
# Myanmar Junta puts more state-owned properties up for sale
# U.S. policy grants China greater influence in Burma
# UCPN (M) calls off indefinite bandh in Nepal
# High-level mechanism endorses its ToR
# UNMIN extended till 15 May
# Army attacks militant hideout in North Waziristan
# Nine militants arrested in Bara Tehsil
# JUI-F boycotts post-NRO verdict consultations at Presidency: Some heads must roll, PM advises president
# Gates strives to build trust with Pakistan military
# Pakistan rules out fissile talks with world powers for now
# Police find ballot papers forged for Sri Lanka opposition candidate
# Sri Lanka Police Chief orders to end campaigning by Saturday midnight
# Grenade attack on opposition activist's house in Sri Lanka
# Ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Dy High Commissioner Called by Indian MEA.
# Lieutenant General VK Singh will be the next Army Chief
# India not alarmed over US supplying drones to Pakistan: IAF chief
# Our army way behind China’s: Indian general
# Indigenously-built `stealth' frigate to be inducted by March-April
# Airports on high alert
# Lashkar readies para-gliders to launch suicide attack on India: Intel
# Kashmiri civilian killed in police shooting
# Grenade blast in Assam, night trains suspended till R-Day
# NDFB whiff in Rowta forest
# Security plea to check Naga rebels
# ASDC memo to centre
# Govt to reassert authority in Maoist areas: Chidambaram
# BJP forces Soren’s hand fearing loss of face

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"New US strategy to re-integrate TalibanRomania to send 600 more troops to AfghanistanWorld can learn from India's move on Afghanistan: UK envoyBangladesh Minister-level talks of JRC in MarchBishwa Ijtema beginsBangladesh Work on counter intelligence unit underwayMyanmar Junta puts more state-owned properties up for sale U.S. policy grants China greater influence in BurmaUCPN (M) calls off indefinite bandh in NepalHigh-level mechanism endorses its ToRUNMIN extended till 15 MayArmy attacks militant hideout in North WaziristanNine militants arrested in Bara TehsilJUI-F boycotts post-NRO verdict consultations at Presidency: Some heads must roll, PM advises presidentGates strives to build trust with Pakistan militaryPakistan rules out fissile talks with world powers for nowPolice find ballot papers forged for Sri Lanka opposition candidate Sri Lanka Police Chief orders to end campaigning by Saturday midnightGrenade attack on opposition activist's house in Sri LankaCeasefire violations by Pakistan, Dy High Commissioner Called by Indian MEA.Lieutenant General VK Singh will be the next Army ChiefIndia not alarmed over US supplying drones to Pakistan: IAF chiefOur army way behind China’s: Indian generalIndigenously-built `stealth' frigate to be inducted by March-AprilAirports on high alertLashkar readies para-gliders to launch suicide attack on India: IntelKashmiri civilian killed in police shootingGrenade blast in Assam, night trains suspended till R-DayNDFB whiff in Rowta forestSecurity plea to check Naga rebelsASDC memo to centreGovt to reassert authority in Maoist areas: ChidambaramBJP forces Soren’s hand fearing loss of face"
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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Kashmir: Will, “Quiet” Talks Succeed?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the primary framework for a solution to the vexatious and long outstanding problem of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the boundaries will not be redrawn. "I have publicly stated that there can be no redrawing of borders (in Jammu and Kashmir)," the Prime Minister said. "...but our two countries [India and Pakistan] can work together to ensure that these are borders of peace, that people-to-people contacts grow in a manner in which people do not even worry whether they are located on this side of the border or that side,"

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"Kashmir: Will, “Quiet” Talks Succeed?Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the primary framework for a solution to the vexatious and long outstanding problem of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the boundaries will not be redrawn. "I have publicly stated that there can be no redrawing of borders (in Jammu and Kashmir)," the Prime Minister said. "...but our two countries [India and Pakistan] can work together to ensure that these are borders of peace, that people-to-people contacts grow in a manner in which people do not even worry whether they are located on this side of the border or that side,""
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India: Learning To Deal with Assertive China

China’s, “assertiveness” continued to raise attention in India over the month. The Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh, interacting with the media after his US visit indicated that he had told President Obama that like other countries India welcomes the peaceful rise of China. He said, “We ourselves are engaged with China. For the last five years we have been discussing the border problem. In the meanwhile our economic relations have grown in their intensity. China is one of our major trading partners.

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"India: Learning To Deal with Assertive China China’s, “assertiveness” continued to raise attention in India over the month. The Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh, interacting with the media after his US visit indicated that he had told President Obama that like other countries India welcomes the peaceful rise of China. He said, “We ourselves are engaged with China. For the last five years we have been discussing the border problem. In the meanwhile our economic relations have grown in their intensity. China is one of our major trading partners."
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Coastal Security Continued Concerns

Defence Minister Shri AK Antony presided over a high-level meeting on Coastal Security during the month, underlining on an integrated approach put in place post-Mumbai terror attacks by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. The procurement schedules of Patrol Vessels, Interceptor Boats, Surveillance Aircraft and Radars planned to enhance coastal security was also reviewed during the meeting. 80 Fast Interceptor Crafts are being acquired for the Sagar Prahari Bal of the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 320 crores.

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"Coastal Security Continued Concerns Defence Minister Shri AK Antony presided over a high-level meeting on Coastal Security during the month, underlining on an integrated approach put in place post-Mumbai terror attacks by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. The procurement schedules of Patrol Vessels, Interceptor Boats, Surveillance Aircraft and Radars planned to enhance coastal security was also reviewed during the meeting. 80 Fast Interceptor Crafts are being acquired for the Sagar Prahari Bal of the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 320 crores."
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Naxalism: The Offensive Begins?

The Central government’s much heralded offensive against the Naxals has reportedly begun around Christmas without much fanfare. In a media dominant universe that is the way such actions would have to be taken for already there is extensive publicity therefore raising more contentions. With civil society actively resisting so called Green Hunt operations, the Central government was on the defensive with Mr Chidambaram completely denying the existence of such plans.

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"Naxalism: The Offensive Begins? The Central government’s much heralded offensive against the Naxals has reportedly begun around Christmas without much fanfare. In a media dominant universe that is the way such actions would have to be taken for already there is extensive publicity therefore raising more contentions. With civil society actively resisting so called Green Hunt operations, the Central government was on the defensive with Mr Chidambaram completely denying the existence of such plans."
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‘To Vote’ or ‘Not to Vote’

By Jitendra Rath

“If you will not cast your vote, you will be asked for an explanation by the state and if the explanation is out of the prepared list you may liable for punishment as per the provisions”. How does it sound; certainly not democratic. But this is going to be a practice in the state of Gujarat.

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"‘To Vote’ or ‘Not to Vote’ By Jitendra Rath “If you will not cast your vote, you will be asked for an explanation by the state and if the explanation is out of the prepared list you may liable for punishment as per the provisions”. How does it sound; certainly not democratic. But this is going to be a practice in the state of Gujarat."
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SRI LANKA: MEGA TRENDS 2010

SRI LANKA: MEGA TRENDS 2010
By Col R Hariharan

The year 2009 had been a remarkable year of achievement for Sri Lanka. By May 2009 President Mahinda Rajapaksa managed to lead the country to eliminate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Tigers (LTTE) founder leader Prabhakaran its entire leadership. But significantly, he failed to carry the nation as a united entity to handle post war problems of economic woes of the poor, human rights and humanitarian aberrations and ethnic distrust. So it was a dismal ending of a great year.

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"By Col R Hariharan"
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HOT NEWS

# NATO planning to appoint civilian boss in Afghanistan
# Afghanistan's Karzai moots Taliban peace scheme
# Bangladesh won't give corridor to India: FM
# Upazila chairmen announce extensive protests
# SC hears all review petitions Jan 24
# Bhutan PM spells out plans till end of term
# Nepal AISC takes a strong stand against Defense Minister's statement
# Ruling coalition urges Maoists to withdraw bandh call
# 388 disqualified combatants discharged from PLA cantonment in Nawalparasi
# Parties Agree for Amendment to Permit Vice President’s Oath in Hindi
# Britain increasing Pakistan anti-terror spending: Brown
# Securing South Waziristan could take a year: army
# Nine terrorists killed in Mohmand clashes
# Pakistan Army does not share operational plans: US official
# Most-wanted Filipino militant killed in US drone attack in Pak
# No guarantee against repeat of Mumbai-like attacks, Gates told
# UN Chief concerned over escalating poll-violence in Sri Lanka
# Pre-election violence escalating, 800 incidents reported, 300 arrested
# Sri Lankan government blames army deserters for pre-poll violence
# India says Government Not involved in non Participation of Pakistani Cricketers in IPL
# BRO to hire helicopter agencies to expedite road construction in Arunachal Border
# Successful flight trials of laser-guided bombs
# Measures to strengthen coastal security put on fast track
# Shivshankar Menon is new NSA
# Indian Navy boosts its air fleet in $1.5 billion deal
# Indian Army chief conferred rank of General of Nepal Army
# Normal life crippled in Telangana region for second day due to bandh
# Centre lifts ban on prepaid mobile phones in J&k
# Bomb explodes at interior Manipur
# Apunba Lup says it is awaiting CBI probe result before resuming agitation
# Chidambaram to fine-tune anti-Maoist operations
# India launches major offensive to net Maoist leaders

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Security Alert india

alert in Andhra Pradesh for Telangana, south india students unrest over university issue and republic day

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Assam: Renewed Hopes of Peace

Rail services were resumed through North Cachar Hills district, bringing relief to south Assam districts, Tripura and Mizoram. Trains have been suspended since May 15 2008 due to frequent attacks by the Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel). The first round o f talks with the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were held in Assam directly under the Centre’s aegis. Three leaders of the pro-talk faction - Mrinal Hazarika, Prabal Neog and Jiten Dutta - participated in the meet. 'This is our first meeting with any central government representative with the discussion ending on a very positive note. We once again reiterated our demands and urged the official to take steps for furthering the peace process,' Hazarika told IANS.

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"Assam: Renewed Hopes of Peace Rail services were resumed through North Cachar Hills district, bringing relief to south Assam districts, Tripura and Mizoram. Trains have been suspended since May 15 2008 due to frequent attacks by the Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel). The first round o f talks with the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were held in Assam directly under the Centre’s aegis. Three leaders of the pro-talk faction - Mrinal Hazarika, Prabal Neog and Jiten Dutta - participated in the meet. 'This is our first meeting with any central government representative with the discussion ending on a very positive note. We once again reiterated our demands and urged the official to take steps for furthering the peace process,' Hazarika told IANS."
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Bangla Security Upgradation And Force Modernisation

The Bangladesh government has formed a national committee to coordinate and strengthen activities of different intelligence agencies of the country in the light of the intelligence failure that led to the February 25-26 rebellion at the Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters.

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"Bangla Security Upgradation And Force Modernisation  The Bangladesh government has formed a national committee to coordinate and strengthen activities of different intelligence agencies of the country in the light of the intelligence failure that led to the February 25-26 rebellion at the Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters."
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US-Myanmar Rapprochement?

Prospects of a rapprochement between the US and Myanmar were being explored with Washington showing indications of willingness to give up its policy of diplomatic isolation of the military junta led government in Nay Pyi Taw. This followed the hectic diplomacy for release of American renegade, John Yettaw who was released by the intervention of Senator Jim Webb after he was apprehended while making his way towards a detained Suu Kyi in May 2009.

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"US-Myanmar Rapprochement? General Prospects of a rapprochement between the US and Myanmar were being explored with Washington showing indications of willingness to give up its policy of diplomatic isolation of the military junta led government in Nay Pyi Taw. This followed the hectic diplomacy for release of American renegade, John Yettaw who was released by the intervention of Senator Jim Webb after he was apprehended while making his way towards a detained Suu Kyi in May 2009."
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A General Survey

That Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal security threats before the country was evident with the numbers. In the current year (till 30th November), the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2016 compared to 1452 incidents in the corresponding period of 2008. 514 civilians and 304 personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217 security forces killed in the corresponding period last year. Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh; Deogarh, Jaipur, Kondhamal, Dhenkanal and Nayagarh districts of Orissa and Kunti and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand have also been brought under the ambit of Security Related Expenditure Scheme thereby indicating a spread now to 41 districts from the original 33 worst affected districts.

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"A General Survey That Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal security threats before the country was evident with the numbers. In the current year (till 30th November), the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2016 compared to 1452 incidents in the corresponding period of 2008. 514 civilians and 304 personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217 security forces killed in the corresponding period last year. Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh; Deogarh, Jaipur, Kondhamal, Dhenkanal and Nayagarh districts of Orissa and Kunti and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand have also been brought under the ambit of Security Related Expenditure Scheme thereby indicating a spread now to 41 districts from the original 33 worst affected districts."
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India China: Diplomatic Ping Pong in 2010

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"India China: Diplomatic Ping Pong in 2010 There is a certain dichotomy in the relationship between India and China over the years where officials and the governments are talking of closer cooperation but media in India and blogging community in China reportedly at the behest of hardliners in the Communist Party are constantly sniping at each other as was evident in the past one year."
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SRI LANKA: MEGA TRENDS 2010

How is the year 2010 going to be for Sri Lanka? What are the likely trends?

The year 2009 had been a remarkable year of achievement for Sri Lanka. By May 2009 President Mahinda Rajapaksa managed to lead the country to eliminate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Tigers (LTTE) founder leader Prabhakaran its entire leadership. But significantly, he failed to carry the nation as a united entity to handle post war problems of economic woes of the poor, human rights and humanitarian aberrations and ethnic distrust. So it was a dismal ending of a great year.

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"SRI LANKA: MEGA TRENDS 2010 By Col R Hariharan How is the year 2010 going to be for Sri Lanka? What are the likely trends? The year 2009 had been a remarkable year of achievement for Sri Lanka. By May 2009 President Mahinda Rajapaksa managed to lead the country to eliminate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Tigers (LTTE) founder leader Prabhakaran its entire leadership. But significantly, he failed to carry the nation as a united entity to handle post war problems of economic woes of the poor, human rights and humanitarian aberrations and ethnic distrust. So it was a dismal ending of a great year."
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