Moldova Faces Russian Pressure Against EU Integration
Moldova was, after Ukraine, the most logical and likely country to experience a growing competition between Russia and the West over the former Soviet periphery. 
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/moldova-faces-russian-pressure-against-eu-integration-2579.html

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Congress Party Internal Security PollcyAddressing the challenge of left wing extremism (LWE) will be a high priority
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/congress-party-internal-security-policy-2580.html

Defence Policy  and Welfare of Ex Servicemen
Promise of comprehensive security doctrine that combines conventional and strategic measures.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-policy-and-welfare-of-ex-servicemen-2581.html

Foreign Policy in Congress Manifesto

Resolution of LAC issue with China through dialogue, betterment of relations with Pak with 26/11 proviso

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/foreign-policy-in-congress-manifesto-2582.html

US disappointed in India's decision to abstain from voting for UN resolution on Sri Lanka
State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf said the U.S. has made its disappointment known to India.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/us-disappointed-in-indias-decision-to-abstain-from-voting-for-un-resolution-on-sri-lanka-2583.html

Ceasefire has priority over political dialogue: military chief in Myanmar
General Min Aung Hlaing in Tatmadaw Day speech in Nay Pyi Taw
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ceasefire-has-priority-over-political-dialogue-military-chief-2584.html

‘Seizure of Imphal’ commemorated at Kangkokpi
Kangpokpi is the location where the Japanese imperial Army's 15th division cut the vital imphal- kohima road on March 28, 1944 during the Second World War.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/%E2%80%98seizure-of-imphal-commemorated-at-kangkokpi-2585.html

 From Estonia to Azerbaijan: American Strategy After Ukraine

George Friedman calls for building an alliance across the entire front of Russia led by the United States thereby balancing Russian power push

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/from-estonia-to-azerbaijan-american-strategy-after-ukraine-2573.html

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Religious Radicalisation of Indian Youth a ConcernThere are larger concerns of radicalisation that need to be addressed after arrest of the top leadership of the Indian Mujahideen
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/religious-radicalisation-of-indian-youth-a-concern-2576.html

Plenary Statement by Indian External Affairs Minister at the Nuclear Security Summit outlines Delhi's approach
India emphasises never been a source of proliferation of sensitive materials and technologies.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/plenary-statement-by-external-affairs-minister-at-the-nuclear-security-summit-2574.html

Afghanistan–Pakistan: U.S. Must Ensure that Its Military Gear Does Not Exacerbate Regional Tensions
Lisa Curtis of The Heritage Foundation comes out strongly against giving military equipment being withdrawn from Afghanistan to Pakistan
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan%E2%80%93pakistan-u.s.-must-ensure-that-its-military-gear-does-not-exacerbate-regional-tensions-2575.html

Indian Ordnance Factory Developing AK 47
Named as Trichi Assault Rifle (TAR) fresh trials are being planned in May as per the Times of India.
http://www.security-risks.com/news/indian-ordnance-factory-developing-ak-47-498.html

UNHRC to vote on Sri Lanka resolution today

India may be in a quandary as it is fundamentally against international inquires on issues falling within national sovereignty while exposing itself to pressure from Tamil Nadu parties
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/unhrc-to-vote-on-sri-lanka-resolution-today-2577.html

DVB Debate: Will the census bring consensus?
International groups have warned that questions regarding religion and ethnicity could trigger further violence against minority Muslims, and undermine the government’s peace negotiations with ethnic groups

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/dvb-debate-will-the-census-bring-consensus-2578.html

Countering the Indian Mujahideen: Leader Decapacitation: India’s Counter Terrorism Success The arrest of Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu current leader of the Indian Mujahideen in Ajmer Rajasthan on 25 March 2013 marks significant success achieved by India’s counter terrorism agencies adopting decapacitation as the principal strategy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/countering-the-indian-mujahideen-leader-decapacitation-2572.html

Afghan Pakistan Relations Challenges continue

Pakistan Rejects Involvement in Serena Hotel  Attack in Kabul

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-pakistan-relations-challenges-continue-2570.html

Majlis election: Nasheed calls for MDP restructuring after election defeat Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called for new leadership within the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) following defeat in what he described as an “unfair” but accepted parliamentary election.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/majlis-election-nasheed-calls-for-mdp-restructuring-after-election-defeat-2566.html

1,200km march begins to demand cancellation of Myitsone Dam project

Activists leave Yangon on March 23 as they begin a 1,200-kilometre march to the site of the Mytsone Dam in Kachin State

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/1200km-march-begins-to-demand-cancellation-of-myitsone-dam-project-2569.html

Indian Army Seeks Hydrojet Propulsion System for BMP II

In a recent Request for Information (RFI) the Indian Army has asked bids for for development of a prototype for Hydrojet/ Waterjet Based Propulsion System for 15 Ton class vehicle.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/indian-army-seeks-hydrojet-propulsion-system-for-bmp-ii-2571.html

 Latest draft of the resolution on Sri Lanka being circulated at UNHRC

The latest draft of the United States-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka has been circulated to member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/latest-draft-of-the-resolution-on-sri-lanka-being-circulated-at-unhrc-2567.html

 Expatriate Sri Lankans stage massive demo in Geneva

Urge UNHRC not to undermine domestic efforts for reconciliation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/expatriate-sri-lankans-stage-massive-demo-in-geneva-2568.html

Ukraine and Crimea: India Retains Balance
The dialogue in the past couple of days co-related with ground developments gives an impression that though New Delhi is standing by Moscow there are reservations says Rahul Bhonsle
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-and-crimea-india-retains-balance-2559.html

India Says No Exit Option in AfghanistanWhile participating in the debate in Security Council which Extended Mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission to March 2015
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/india-says-no-exit-option-in-afghanistan-2557.html

Nasheed “slaughtered” democracy: Gayoom

Maldives rivalry comes out in the open before the parliamentary elections on 22 March
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/nasheed-slaughtered-democracy-gayoom-2554.html

Sri Lankan defence forces will not allow LTTE to re-emerge - military commanderA commander of the Sri Lankan army in the North has said the government and the defence forces will not allow the vanquished Tamil Tiger terrorist group liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to re-emerge.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-defence-forces-will-not-allow-ltte-to-re-emerge---military-commander-2555.html

KIO refuses to allow census on its territory in Myanmar
The Kachin Independence Organisation has rejected a request from the government to collect census data on territory under the KIO’s control, a member of the Kachin Peace-talk Creating Group told Mizzima on March 18.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kio-refuses-to-allow-census-on-its-territory-2556.html

Bhutan National Disaster Management Authority put in place
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, inaugurated the first meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in National Assembly conference hall, today.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/bhutan-national-disaster-management-authority-put-in-place-2558.html

COLD WAR IN ASIACold War status in Asia is a fact of history. The sooner we acknowledge and accept the reality the better it would be for future generations says Group Captain T P Srivastava
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/cold-war-in-asia-2550.html

Russia Examines Its Options for Responding to UkraineGeorge Friedman outlines Russian options including invasion of Ukraine
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/russia-examines-its-options-for-responding-to-ukraine-2549.html

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India China Conclude Strategic Economic Dialogue
Closing Statement by Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission at the Strategic Economic Dialogue in China
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/india-china-conclude-strategic-economic-dialogue-2552.html

Nuclear Security in India
Main contours of India’s Nuclear Security outlined
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/nuclear-security-in-india-2551.html


Government To Appeal Against Italian Court Decision On Encashment of Bank Guarantees in AWIL ContractAgustaWestland corruption scandal continues
http://www.security-risks.com/news/government-to-appeal-against-italian-court-decision-on-encashment-of-bank-guarantees-in-awil-contract-495.html

MoD Statement on Henderson Brooks Report
Ministry of Defence says report classified as Top Secret
http://www.security-risks.com/news/mod-statement-on-henderson-brooks-report-496.html

Myanmar Cease Fire Hopes Move Forward
NCCT to choose representatives for ceasefire drafting panel
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ncct-to-choose-representatives-for-ceasefire-drafting-panel-2553.html

A GEOPOLITICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHINESE VIEWS ON INDIA’S/ INDIAN OCEANColonel Saji Abraham highlights how the Chinese study K.M. Panikkar as an influential figure in the history of Indian maritime thought apart from Mahan and distils views of the PLA and others on the Indian Ocean
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/a-geopolitical-perspective-on-chinese-views-on-indias-indian-ocean-2545.html

 Crimea: The referendum, the mote and the beam
 Jan Oberg TFF director critics Russia as well as the West for situation coming to this pass in Ukraine
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/crimea-the-referendum-the-mote-and-the-beam-2544.html

Afghanistan: Taliban Violence Threatens ElectionMore threats and violence are expected as the campaign for provincial council seats, which began on March 4, gains momentum says Human Rights Watch
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-taliban-violence-threatens-election-2543.html

US says Sri Lanka detaining rights activists convince an international investigation is necessary

Recent arrests of activists including a Colombo priest have led to this conclusion says the US
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/us-says-sri-lanka-detaining-rights-activists-convince-an-international-investigation-is-necessary-2542.html

President airs hopes for a peaceful Myanmar
“I want peace throughout the nation, including Kachin State,” the President said during a meeting with Christian leaders in the state capital, Myitkyina, on March 16.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/president-airs-hopes-for-a-peaceful-myanmar-2548.html

Crucial Maldives Parliamentary Elections This Week on 22 March
Maldives EC dismissals: Commonwealth, UK, EU, and India join international chorus of concern
As “a close friend and neighbour of the Maldives”, the Indian government urged state institutions and political parties to respect the constitution and rule of law.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/ec-dismissals-commonwealth-uk-eu-and-india-join-international-chorus-of-concern-2546.html

India declines invite to send observers for parliamentary polls in Maldives
Due to election preparations in India itself, the country has chosen not to send a team of observers to the Maldives for the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 22 or is there any other reason as polls observers can be former officials?
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/india-declines-invite-to-send-observers-for-parliamentary-polls-2547.html

Indian Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard Pressed into Service for the Search of the Missing Malaysian Airline Aircraft
The Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command has been nominated as the Overall Force Commander in what could be the first joint overseas operations by the Armed Forces in recent times
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-joint-operation-for-malaysian-airlines-2540.html

Ukraine's Oligarchs Will Play a Decisive Role
The oligarchs function as a bridge between the Western-leaning interim government and Russia's interests in the country, especially in the Ukrainian east.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraines-oligarchs-will-play-a-decisive-role-2535.html

Counter Naxal Forces: Routine, Complacency Major Killers
A familiar story of forces violating SOP risking their own lives, presenting easy target to the rebels in Chhattisgarh
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/counter-naxal-forces-routine-complacency-major-killers-2538.html

RPF claims ‘strategic partner’ with Maoist in ChhattisgarhManipur militant group claims that the 11 March Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh was carried out by Maoists trained by it http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/rpf-claims-%E2%80%98strategic-partner-with-maoist-in-chhattisgarh-2537.html
RTI Query: Over 12,000 killed in Naxal violence in past 20 years2010 is the only year when over 1000 killed in Naxal violence
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/rti-query-over-12000-killed-in-naxal-violence-in-past-20-years-2539.html

Revolutionary People’s Front Ambushes CO 24th Assam Rifles ConvoyIn run up to elections, Manipur outfits are increasing level of violence
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/revolutionary-peoples-front-claims-ambush-co-24th-assam-rifles-convoy-2533.html

Annual ritual: Sharmila released againHuman Rights Activist in Manipur resumed her fast after release, donated Rs 4 Lakhs to ICRC
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/annual-ritual-sharmila-released-again-2536.html
Myanmar transition ‘fragile’, says UN envoy Quintana
The current nominally civilian government has reached tentative peace deals with most rebel groups, but a nationwide ceasefire has so far proved elusive.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-transition-%E2%80%98fragile-says-un-envoy-quintana-2541.html

China’s Foreign Minister vows to defend "every inch of territory""We will not take anything that is not ours, but we will defend every inch of territory that belongs to us," says Wang at the National People's Congress hinting at defending both land and maritime sovereignty.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/chinas-foreign-minister-vows-to-defend-2527.html

Death of Fahim - Impact on Post Election Political Stability

A key power broker in Afghanistan, he will be sorely missed in a possible post Presidential election stand off in the country

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/death-of-fahim---impact-on-post-election-political-stability-2523.html


NSCN IM Blames Government for Failure of Peace TalksWhether a new government when it takes power in New Delhi will be able to arrive at different results will depend much on the complexion of the same
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/nscn-im-blames-government-for-failure-of-peace-talks-2522.html

Ministry of Defence orders inquiry into Accident at VIZAGAssures safety of the nuclear submarines
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/ministry-of-defence-orders-inquiry-into-accident-at-vizag-2524.html

Pak Saudi – Pak China Defence Cooperation Highlighted

Pak  foreign office underlines strong linkages but is evasive on the specifics

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pak-saudi-%E2%80%93-pak-china-defence-cooperation-highlighted-2525.html

PLA TRACKER
PLA CMC Leaders call for building a powerful military

Leaving no ambiguity, number one and two in the Central Military Commission underline the same point, build a strong military in this generation
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-cmc-leaders-call-for-building-a-powerful-military-2526.html

Royal Bhutan Army gets a Second Lt General
Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Royal Bhutan Army, Major General Batoo Tshering was promoted to Lt Gen, only the second after the legendary Lam Dorji
http://www.security-risks.com/news/bhutans-gets-a-second-lt-general-491.html

Is Bangladesh On the Sights of Al Qaeda?Politics over the video may prove dangerous providing extremists the space that they have been seeking in the ongoing contest Dhaka
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/is-bangladesh-on-the-sights-of-al-qaeda-2520.html

Indian Navy’s Force Accretion 2007 - 2014

28 New platforms were added but officer deficiency is 3000 plus
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-navys-force-accretion-2007---2014-2514.html

Indian Coast Guard Force Accretion 2007 - 2014
21 Coast Guard Stations were commissioned / activated
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-coast-guard-force-accretion-2007---2014-2515.html

NSA level meeting on trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and MaldivesIndia Leads the Maritime Security Architecture in the Indian Ocean
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/nsa-level-meeting-on-trilateral-maritime-security-cooperation-between-india-sri-lanka-and-maldives-2517.html

India Pitches for Net Security Provider Role at ASEAN MEETInaugural Address by External Affairs Minister at Delhi Dialogue VI with ASEAN states.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/india-pitches-for-net-security-provider-role-2519.html

Indian Take on developments in UkraineIndian Opinion is possibly divided over Ukraine between the West and Russia a traditional partner
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/indian-take-on-developments-in-ukraine-2518.html

UN High Commissioner reiterates call for UNHRC to set up international inquiry into Sri Lanka
Derided in Colombo, Navi Pillay remains firm on inquiry
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/un-high-commissioner-reiterates-call-for-unhrc-to-set-up-international-inquiry-into-sri-lanka-2516.html

China defense budget to increase 12.2 pct in 2014
China plans to raise its defense budget by 12.2 percent to 808.2 billion yuan (about 132 billion U.S. dollars) in 2014
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-defense-budget-to-increase-12.2-pct-in-2014-2507.html

US QDR 2014 - Tracing Shifts in India US Defence Relations
Defense Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) emerges as lynchpin of future US India Defence relations says Rahul Bhonsle
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/us-qdr-2014---tracing-shifts-in-india-us-defence-relations-2508.html

Shri AK Antony as Defence Minister -A Look BackMinistry of Defence issues press release outlining Mr A K Antony's achievements as Defence Minister
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/shri-ak-antony-as-defence-minister--a-look-back-2511.html

Resolution on Sri Lanka tabled at the UNHRCLittle Room for Escape for Lanka now
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/resolution-on-sri-lanka-tabled-at-the-unhrc-2512.html

TWO PERSPECTIVES ON UKRAINE

Ukraine coming apart; Background

Ambassador K Gajendra Singh explains the geopolitics of the current stand off in Ukraine

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-coming-apart;-background-2510.html

Ukraine and the 'Little Cold War'
George Friedman outlines the geographic and regional shifts that has led to the current conflict
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-and-the-little-cold-war-2509.html

Bharat Restaurant in Yangon

Indian curry remains popular in Yangon Myanmar's former capital and biggest city

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/bharat-restaurant-in-yangon-2513.html