The Indo US ‘Bilaterals’      

Dr. Manan Dwivedi states, Defence Trade and Technology Initiative, spawned between India and United States too has been a significant propeller in the steady stream of initiatives between India and United States.         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/the-indo-us-%E2%80%98bilaterals-2695.html 

The U.S. Opts for Ineffective Sanctions on Russia

George Friedman says placing effective sanctions on a country such as Russia is much more complicated than placing them on countries like Iran or the Central African Republic because the Russians have potential military responses.       

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/the-u.s.-opts-for-ineffective-sanctions-on-russia-2699.html

Integrated Air and Missile Defence, Design and Development

At a conference at INEGMA on Middle East Air and Missile Defence, IAMD interoperability to allow all forces to see the same picture of the battlefield and conduct integrated and seamless command and control, early warning, and battle management of systems and personnel was discussed in detail

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/iamd-design-and-development-2702.html

 Ceasefire with NSCN/ K Extended for one year

Ceasefire has been extended with two Naga Groups now with NSCN IM still in limbo

 http://www.security-risks.com/news/ceasefire-with-nscn-k-extended-for-one-year-503.html

Maldives President predicts US$300 million compensation for GMR    

The Maldivian government believes GMR is owed US$300 million in compensation for the premature termination of the contract to develop the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA)

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/president-predicts-us300-million-compensation-for-gmr-2698.html

Massive cordon operations held ahead of President’s visit   to Manipur

Massive cordon and search operations at various locations of the state capital Imphal.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/massive-cordon-operations-continue-ahead-of-presidents-visit-2696.html 

NGO ACAUT deplores deducting salaries of govt employees for Naga UGs    

Nagaland has long practice of Nagaland government departments deducting the salaries of its employees.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/acaut-deplores-deducting-salaries-of-govt-employees-for-naga-ugs-2697.html