Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Pak Army chief -Sharif Makes Safe Choice,Supersedes Musharraf Protégé Aslam
Pakistan will also have a new Defence Minister and Chief Justice, Jilani who is reportedly likely to be less activist than the present incumbent Iftikhar Chaudhry
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pak-army-chief-sharif-makes-safe-choice-2257.html

Maldives Post Elections Crack Down on the MilitaryWill this vitiate the atmosphere of apparent bonhomie after the Presidential elections remains to be seen?
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/maldives-post-elections-crack-down-on-the-military-2256.html

India Malaysia Defence Cooperation: Visit of Air Chief

The move is in line with the overall increase in defence cooperation between India and South East Asian countries which is seen by some as India’s own Asia Pacific rebalancing.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-malaysia-defence-cooperation-visit-of-air-chief-2255.html

FORESIGHT 26 NOVEMBER REFWD WITH LINKS
Taliban Losses, Afghan Gains
Rahul Bhonsle analyses the Report by UN Sanctions Monitoring team to Security Council which highlights gains made by Afghan security forces in 2013, though there is a long way to go to defeat the Taliban or bring them to the negotiating table
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/taliban-losses-afghan-gains-2252.html

Public and Private sector should work as competitors, not rivals: Defence Minister AntonyDefence Minister seeks collaborative approach by industry to facilitate indigenization but for that a level playing field is important, the pendulum is swinging from the public to the private sector and back.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/public-and-private-sector-should-work-as-competitors-not-rivals-antony-2253.html

Israelis, Saudis and the Iranian Agreement

George Friedman analyses the impact of the seminal nuclear agreement with Iran on West Asia and response of Israel and Saudi Arabia who had stiffly resisted the deal
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/israelis-saudis-and-the-iranian-agreement-2251.html

Chiang Mai conference highlights obstacles in Myanmar peace process
Ethnic armed group leaders and representatives from Myanmar’s political parties gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand last weekend to engage in political dialogues but there are challenges to the peace process. Continued recruitment by respective militaries, sustained armed conflicts, problems with war refugees, and the slow implementation of peace itself are all standing in the way of a ceasefire and national amity.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/chiang-mai-conference-highlights-obstacles-in-myanmar-peace-process-2254.html

Water security: Reservoirs in India 123% of 10 years average
Storage of important reservoirs in the country as on 31 October, 2013 shows a huge surplus, distribution problems may however mar overall water security in the country with tankers being the main supply source even in the national capital
http://www.security-risks.com/news/water-security-reservoirs-in-india-123-of-10-years-average-447.html

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