The use of excessive force and mutinous resistance by Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Chhattisgarh the State most infested by Naxal violence has led to a new challenge for the government.
in reference to: Naxalism - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Colombo Protests Likely as UN Experts Panel Report Released
With the Sri Lankan government stiffly opposing the UN Experts panel the official release of Report by UN likely to see protests in Colombo and other parts of Sri Lanka
in reference to: Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security- Colombo Protests Likely as UN Experts Panel Report Released (view on Google Sidewiki)Taliban Attempt to Create Rift between NATO and ANA
Increase in the number of incidents of fratricide in Afghanistan indicates that the Taliban is attempting to create rift between NATO and Afghan National Army to prevent the transition process from going smoothly.
in reference to: Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security- Taliban Attempt to Create Rift between NATO and ANA (view on Google Sidewiki)Karachi Threat of Bomb Attacks Increases
Four killed, 56 injured in twin Karachi blasts on Pakistan Navy vehicles, Second blast in the past week
in reference to:"Alerts » Karachi Threat of Bomb Attacks Increases Karachi Threat of Bomb Attacks Increases Print Bookmark Four killed, 56 injured in twin Karachi blasts on Pakistan Navy vehicles, Second blast in the past week"
- Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security- Karachi Threat of Bomb Attacks Increases (view on Google Sidewiki)
Eurofighter, Rafale Asked to Extend MMRCA Commercial Bid
Is the Indian government sticking to the recommendations of the Indian Air Force and looking beyond the politics of the 126 MMRCA fighter contracts? Reports appearing in Indian media tend to suggest that Eurofighter, and Rafale have been asked to extend MMRCA commercial bid while the others including US giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin and Russian Mikoyan as well as Swedish SAAB may be out of the race. But wait for the politics to take over is our take?
in reference to: Eurofighter, Rafale Asked to Extend MMRCA Commercial Bid - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Afghan Security Forces: Slow Progress
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said a large Afghan force, even though more cost-effective than having US troops in that country, was simply not sustainable without a viable financial plan.
in reference to: Afghan Security Forces: Slow Progress - Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Obama Review: First Rays of Hope?
The US President’s Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review on 16 December did not surprise many observers, even the Taliban issued a regular statement rejecting conclusions of reasonable progress announced by Mr Barack Obama.
in reference to: Obama Review: First Rays of Hope? - Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Spring Maneouvres – Focus Reduction of Civilian Casualties
With the spring manoeuvres by both sides now in the offing Afghanistan would be seeing more violence in the days ahead. This was evident with rising fatalities during the month of March.
in reference to:"Spring Maneouvres – Focus Reduction of Civilian Casualties Apr 16, 2011 With the spring manoeuvres by both sides now in the offing Afghanistan would be seeing more violence in the days ahead. This was evident with rising fatalities during the month of March."
- Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Security Transition, Spring Reality
President Hamid Karzai’s seminal announcement of security transition of seven areas was a small but cautious step towards Afghan ownership what is known as Afghanisation and remained the highlight of the month of March. “
in reference to: Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Shattering Complacency and Poor Anticipation
Complacency and poor anticipation by the local police was evident when on 7 December India’s third terrorist incident in 2010, a blast at a crowded temple in Varanasi occurred, killing an eighteen-month-old girl and injuring 32 others.
in reference to: India Terrorism - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)India Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit
India’s Foreign Minister Mr S M Krishna was in Kathmandu from 20 to 22 April in a clear attempt to reset Indo Nepal relations which has seen many swings in the recent past most of which are perceived to be in the negative territory.
in reference to: India Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit - Nepal - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Indian PM Opens Channel to Gen Kiyani?
The Times London reported that Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh has opened a secret channel to General Kiyani and the Mohali initiative has been possibly cleared due to this new initiative.
in reference to: Indian PM Opens Channel to Gen Kiyani? - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Antony Asks Top Brass Not to Succumb to Corrupt Practices by Vested Interests
The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today called upon the top brass of the Army and Air Force not to succumb to corrupt practices indulged by vested interests in the garb of ‘aggressive marketing’.
in reference to: Antony Flags Need for Controlling Corrupt Practices in Armed Forces - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)US Firm Signs Pact to Acquire DRDO’S Technology for Explosive Detection Kit
A USA based firm Crowe & Company, LLC has entered into a licensing agreement with DRDO to acquire the technology of Explosive Detection Kit developed by the High Energy Material Research Lab (HEMRL), Pune, one of the constituent laboratories of DRDO.
in reference to:"A USA based firm Crowe & Company, LLC has entered into a licensing agreement with DRDO to acquire the technology of Explosive Detection Kit developed by the High Energy Material Research Lab (HEMRL), Pune, one of the constituent laboratories of DRDO. An MoU to the effect was signed by Dr. Subhananda Rao, Director HEMRL on behalf of DRDO, and Ms. Faye Crowe, President, Crowe & Company, LLC, USA here today."
- US Firm Signs Pact to Acquire DRDO’S Technology for Explosive Detection Kit - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Hybrid Wars, Dirty Bombs New Threats for Indian Army
Media reports indicated that during the recent Army Commanders Conference the focus was on hybrid wars and dirty bombs though not necessarily undermining the conventional and nuclear challenges.
in reference to: Hybrid Wars, Dirty Bombs New Threats for Indian Army - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Saturday, April 23, 2011
Army’s Transformation Plans: More Shock and Awe
Indian Army transformation plan was much in focus as the Army Chief General V.K. Singh said it was planning new acquisitions and reforms in command and control structures. The formation of a strategic command was particularly flagged. “The aim of the transformation is to become a more agile, lethal and networked force capable of meeting future challenges.
in reference to: Army’s Transformation Plans: More Shock and Awe - India Defence - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)iPitching India’s Concerns on Relations with China
India’s Foreign Secretary Ms Nirupama Rao has moved up to her job through the chair of the ambassador in Beijing and thus knows China very well. She put various issues on Sino Indian relations in perspective in a speech in New York on 12 February 2011.
in reference to:"itching India’s Concerns on Relations with China India’s Foreign Secretary Ms Nirupama Rao has moved up to her job through the chair of the ambassador in Beijing and thus knows China very well. She put various issues on Sino Indian relations in perspective in a speech in New York on 12 February 2011."
- Pitching India’s Concerns on Relations with China - China In South Asia - Security Issues South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Network Centricity: Meeting the Chinese Challenge in 2020
The biennial event of release of White Paper on China’s National Defence is eagerly awaited by China watchers in India. To those regularly following Chinese military developments, the content of China’s Defence White Paper 2010 released during the week may not provide new light on Beijing’s strategic approach or military developments.
in reference to:"Network Centricity: Meeting the Chinese Challenge in 2020 The biennial event of release of White Paper on China’s National Defence is eagerly awaited by China watchers in India. To those regularly following Chinese military developments, the content of China’s Defence White Paper 2010 released during the week may not provide new light on Beijing’s strategic approach or military developments."
- Network Centricity: Meeting the Chinese Challenge in 2020 - China In South Asia - Security Issues South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Sino Indian Relations: A Positive Shift?
The rocky road of Sino Indian relations seems to have once again come out of the trough of the past two years with a clear signal of rapprochement after the Sanya bilateral on 13 April 2011 between Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao.
in reference to:"Sino Indian Relations: A Positive Shift? The rocky road of Sino Indian relations seems to have once again come out of the trough of the past two years with a clear signal of rapprochement after the Sanya bilateral on 13 April 2011 between Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao. The statements coming out of the Summit from both the sides are all positive. It is evident that each has addressed the others concerns and thus forebodings are sanguine."
- Sino Indian Relations: A Positive Shift? - China In South Asia - Security Issues South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
India and Kazakhstan: “Energizing” A Relationship
After a hectic trip to Sanya for the BRICS summit, India’s Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh flew across the breadth of China to land in Astana the picturesque capital of Kazakhstan.
in reference to: India and Kazakhstan: “Energizing” A Relationship - India Defence - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)India Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit
India’s Foreign Minister Mr S M Krishna was in Kathmandu from 20 to 22 April in a clear attempt to reset Indo Nepal relations which has seen many swings in the recent past most of which are perceived to be in the negative territory.
in reference to:"ndia Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit India’s Foreign Minister Mr S M Krishna was in Kathmandu from 20 to 22 April in a clear attempt to reset Indo Nepal relations which has seen many swings in the recent past most of which are perceived to be in the negative territory."
- India Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit - Nepal - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
US Pakistan Relations – ISI The Hub
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accepted that despite resolution of the Raymond Davis Case where the alleged CIA agent was released by the Pakistani authorities after payment of, “blood money,” relations between the United States and Pakistan are ‘very challenging.’ Another blow came with the death of large number of civilians in drone strikes in Datta Khel.
in reference to:"US Pakistan Relations – ISI The Hub"
- US Pakistan Relations – ISI The Hub - Pakistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Security Transition, Spring Reality
President Hamid Karzai’s seminal announcement of security transition of seven areas was a small but cautious step towards Afghan ownership what is known as Afghanisation and remained the highlight of the month of March. "Afghanistan will take over complete responsibility for security in the following areas from Saratan [22 June] of the current year,” Karzai said.
in reference to: Security Transition, Spring Reality - Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)NSCN Factional Feud and ENPO Demand
National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isaac Muivah and Khaplang (NSCN (I-M) and NSCN K) leadership celebrated the so called “Independence Day,” on 21 March separately. The NSCN IM General Secretary T Muivah reiterated the groups demand for greater Nagaland or ‘Nagalim.’ Muivah clearly stated that there could be no solution with a divided Naga area.
in reference to:"Security Trends South Asia » North East » Nagaland: NSCN Factional Feud and ENPO Demand"
- Nagaland: NSCN Factional Feud and ENPO Demand - North East - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Indian Navy Anti Piracy Operations in Focus
With the government coming under considerable pressure from families of the Indian merchant sailors who are under captivity and growing proximity of pirate mother ships near the Indian coast there was some movement to obtain release of victims of piracy off the Somali areas. In action taken so far, the Ministry of Defence outlined that as per International Maritime Bureau the number of ships hijacked from 14th January 2008 till 11th March 2011 is 174.
in reference to:"Security Trends South Asia » India Defence » Indian Navy Anti Piracy Operations in Focus"
- Indian Navy Anti Piracy Operations in Focus - India Defence - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Chattisgarh -Eye of the rights Storm
The use of excessive force and mutinous resistance by Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Chhattisgarh the State most infested by Naxal violence has led to a new challenge for the government. Sulwa Judum activists, Police and SPOs are alleged to have burnt 300 houses and killed five people, molested and raped women in three of the worst affected villages in Dantewada.
in reference to: Chhattisgarh – Eye of the Rights Storm - Naxalism - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Overall Strategy Jammu and Kashmir
The overall strategy of the Indian government and the Congress Party in Jammu and Kashmir has been ironically best summarized by a cable by the US Embassy in New Delhi to Washington dated 22 October 2009 revealed through Wikileaks and reproduced in the Hindu on 30 March .
in reference to:"Overall Strategy Jammu and Kashmir Apr 17, 2011 The overall strategy of the Indian government and the Congress Party in Jammu and Kashmir has been ironically best summarized by a cable by the US Embassy in New Delhi to Washington dated 22 October 2009 revealed through Wikileaks and reproduced in the Hindu on 30 March (Page 11)."
- Jammu Kashmir - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
Friday, April 22, 2011
Indo Nepal Relations
India’s Foreign Minister Mr S M Krishna was in Kathmandu from 20 to 22 April in a clear attempt to reset Indo Nepal relations but will the relations improve without political stability in Nepal?
in reference to: India Nepal Relations: Review of Indian Foreign Minister Visit - Nepal - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Guerrillas Adept at taking up social issues
Maoists are able to take up issues which can generate public support for them
in reference to: Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security- Maoists Shutdown in Jharkhand 23 April Saturday (view on Google Sidewiki)Sunday, April 17, 2011
India and Kazakhstan - Energy Relations
India's relations with Kazakhstan are developing rapidly there are however many vectors other than energy that should be examined
in reference to: India and Kazakhstan: “Energizing” A Relationship - India Defence - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Afghanistan Pakistan Joint Commission
Appears that the aim of the Joint Commission is to involve Pakistan's Deep State in the parleys with Taliban
in reference to: Pakistan Takes Control of Talks With Taliban with Formation of Joint Af Pak Commission - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sino Indian Relations
Something is happening here. Why the sudden turnaround by China? Is the Dragon smiling or we are imagining things?
in reference to: Sino Indian Relations: A Positive Shift? - China In South Asia - Security Issues South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Friday, April 15, 2011
Seminal judgement by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court released civil rights activist Mr Binayak Sen on bail. With Chhattisgarh opposing the same tooth and nail there remains a considerable gap between what the State sees as sedition and what is justified in the eyes of the Court.
in reference to: Binayak Sen Bail - State versus Civil Society in Chhattisgarh - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Indian National Security Adviser Announces Border Mechanism with China
India's National Security Adviser, Mr Shiv Shanker Menon announced in a media conference after the bilateral dialogue between Indian Prime Minister and the Chinese President Hu Jintao that an, "agreement in principle on establishing a working mechanism for consultation and coordination on border affairs. This will handle important border affairs relating to maintaining peace and tranquility. You would remember this was an idea which had been suggested during Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit last December, and we have worked on it and reached agreement in principle. It will also explore cooperation in the border areas".
in reference to:"Indian National Security Adviser Announces Border Mechanism with China"
- Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)
An Assertive China.
China has, of course, begun to deal in the currency of global power and its economic success is impacting its foreign defense and security policies. Now the appellation of assertiveness is frequently applied to China’s global profile today. But I really believe that neither of us have a luxury of seeing each other in purely antagonistic terms. The view that India and China are rivals to me is an over generalization as well as an over simplification of a complex relationship which encompasses so many diverse issues. I believe that the proposition of competition and rivalries should not be exaggerated in a manner that it over shadows our genuine attempts to manage and transact a rationally determined relationship between India and China.
in reference to: Pitching India’s Concerns on Relations with China - China In South Asia - Security Issues South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)Friday, April 8, 2011
Challenges in Afghan Security Forces Building
The low level of literacy in the Afghan National Army and Police is certainly a cause of concern while the NTMA is doing much to improve the same, merely teaching them to read and write may not be enough. Thus while the Afghan may be a good fighter, soldiering requires skills to be able to work with a group rather than individually. Thus to make up this difference it would require some level education given that most of the training material is tuned towards literacy. There is therefore a need to focus on this facet not just in the Army but also across the board in the country which has such a low literacy that it has become very difficult for the government to recruit for other jobs as well. This is one issue which may challenge the government continually in the days ahead.
in reference to: “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” (view on Google Sidewiki)Sunday, April 3, 2011
Structured Approach to police training
Afghan National Civil Order Police will be performing an important role given the nature of challenges that the police are likely to face in the country in the years ahead. This is particularly so with the incidents of violence that have erupted in the recent past over the burning of the Holy Book in the United States. This underlines the multiple nature of capabilities that the police will have to develop over the years and would make it important for them to acquire the same smoothly over a period. With Mehtar Lam now being transfered to Afghan security forces the training centre there would be an important landmark for the forces of change in the country. The structured training that is being carried out would produce some worthy policemen in the years ahead.
in reference to: Impressive progress in ANCOP training (view on Google Sidewiki)
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