Are India’s Security Forces Prepared for 2014?

In a perceptive review of the current security incidents, Rahul Bhonsle questions the preparedness of India's security forces for 2014 as the country faces general elections and NATO forces pull out from Afghanistan?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/are-india%E2%80%99s-security-forces-prepared-for-2014-2129.html

Myanmar Peace process will lead to national reconciliation, says Thein Sein

An all encompassing peace agreement on the lines of Panglong is expected this month, President Thein Sein outlines the process
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/peace-process-will-lead-to-national-reconciliation---thein-sein-2130.html

U.S. and Iranian Realities

George Friedman explains how the rapprochement in US Iran relations will pan out given deeply entrenched hostilities on both sides
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/u.s.-and-iranian-realities-2131.html