Monday, January 13, 2014

Sri Lanka Perspectives – December 2013
Col R Hariharan
Col R Hariharan outlines growing authoritarianism of the regime and the Tamil National Alliance's differences with the government
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-perspectives-%E2%80%93-december-2013-2372.html

Sri Lanka delegation to leave for India for ministerial level talks on fisheries issueThe two countries are expected to find an amicable solution to the nagging issues of fishermen from both countries crossing into each other's territorial waters and subsequent arrests of the fishermen by the authorities on both sides.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-delegation-to-leave-for-india-for-ministerial-level-talks-on-fisheries-issue-2373.html

Question raised over US envoy’s criticism of 2008 Constitution

US ambassador Derek Mitchell stated constitutional embargo on Suu Kyi has some precedence in 1947 and 1974 constitutions which has been contested
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/question-raised-over-us-envoys-criticism-of-2008-constitution-2374.html

China Ministry of Defence Coy about Joint Command

Strangely after releasing news of pilot for joint command the MOD in Beijing wanted to backtrack an deny the same
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-ministry-of-defence-coy-about-joint-command-2369.html

Chinese Military-related scientific achievements win national awards
Manned space, proteomics and satellite mapping were the key areas identified in the report. Award for research in proteomics would denote that the military is researching in genomes with possible use in gene warfare in the future.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/chinese-military-related-scientific-achievements-win-national-awards-2370.html

Extreme Cold  Climate Training by PLA
The training carried out in Inner Mongolia AR in the North would be relevant for the Tibetan plateau where temperatures and snow conditions are similar
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/extreme-cold-climate-training-by-pla-2371.html

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