Indian foreign Secretary visits Herat consulate

Leading from the front, Indian foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh in Herat consulate days after the LeT terror attack in Afghanistan

http://www.security-risks.com/news/indian-foreign-secy-visits-herat-consulate-514.html

Two killed, scores injured in Chingamakhong blast in Manipur

A grim reminder of the challenges to Home Minister Rajnath Singh the day he takes over

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/two-killed-scores-injured-in-chingamakhong-blast-2832.html

Telegraph report says NSCN(IM) ready for MNF style truce

NSCN (Isak-Muivah) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and not general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah  will become the chief minister of Nagaland as per the Daily Telegraph report

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/telegraph-report-says-nscnim-ready-for-mnf-style-truce-2833.html     

Government, KIO form conflict resolution team  

Hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the conflict in Kachin State have risen with the creation of a conflict resolution team.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/government-kio-form-conflict-resolution-team-2834.html

Dempsey Discusses Iran’s Influence on Region    

Jim Garamone outlines remarks of US Joint Chiefs of Staff on diplomatic solution to Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons technology  preferable to a military operation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/dempsey-discusses-irans-influence-on-region-2835.html

PM has a vision for friendly cooperation with each of the SAARC countries says Swaraj

Statement by Smt. Sushma Swaraj on assuming office as the External Affairs Minister     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/statement-by-smt.-sushma-swaraj-on-assuming-office-as-the-external-affairs-minister-2829.html

Maldives accepts India’s leadership role, says President Yameen           

Ahmed Rilwan says post Delhi visit, President Yameen accepts India as a regional leader, impact of the “Triple Whammy”

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-accepts-indias-leadership-role-says-president-yameen-2830.html

Prime Minister Modi's SAARC Focus

Taking advantage of presence of the SAARC leaders Indian Prime Minister has made a great beginning by using the opportunity to discuss all issues bilaterally with each and at the same time has given a new impetus to SAARC.

PM Modi Calls For  Fast Track Governance

Modi tells PMO people’s grievances should be resolved on fast track basis, leverage modern technology and develop systems and processes for effective monitoring and resolution of issues.

India Afghanistan Summit Level Engagement

Prime Minister Modi thanked Afghanistan for the assistance provided by the Afghan National Security Forces in repelling the attack on our Consulate in Herat.

India Sri Lanka Bilateral Summit Level Engagement

Narendra Modi in meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized on the Thirteenth Amendment

Iron Sharmila To Urge PM To Repeal AFSPA in Manipur

Sharmila is in Delhi to attend a court hearing

Second Maldivian killed in Syria, claims jihadist media

A second Maldivian man has been killed in Syria in a gunfight with soldiers loyal to Bashar Al Assad, according to Bilad Al Sham Media.

India requests Sri Lanka to expedite process of national reconciliation

The new Indian leader in his first day in office asked the government of Sri Lanka to expedite the process of national reconciliation.

India: Modi Ministry Official List

The Official list released by the President’s Secretariat

Indian Foreign Secretary Sums Up Achievements of SAARC Heads Meet

From India’s perspective, a strong and promising beginning has been made at the start of the new Government in our engagement with each of the countries in the South Asian region and with Mauritius.

Arun Jaitley takes over as Defence Minister

Service Chiefs called on the Defence Minister in his chamber

Indian Disaster Response Force - NDRF Gets Two More Battalions

Over 55,000 Lives Saved Last Year In Disaster Management Efforts by NDRF

Malaysia hunts for more LTTE members 

The Malaysian police are following up arrest of three members of Sri Lanka's defunct Tamil terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Myanmar Armed ethnic groups to discuss latest ceasefire draft 

Hein Ko Soe states that leaders of Myanmar’s armed ethnic groups say they plan to meet in the last week of June to discuss any contentious issues.

Myanmar Election commission warns NLD leader over challenge to Tatmadaw [Myanmar Army]  

Phyu Phyu Zin states Union Election Commission has issued a warning to opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi over a challenge she issued to the Tatmadaw.           

Obama underlines Mission Accomplished in Afghanistan

Denial of safe havens to al Qaeda, reversing Taliban momentum and capacity building of ANSF

China: Opportunity for India's Economic Takeoff

China’s expectation from the new government: economic cooperation and common development says Beijing’s Ambassador to New Delhi Wei Wei.

The Significance And Achievements Of ISAF Mission In Afghanistan

Heralding success, NATO will launch its new Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan beyond 2014

Maldivian militant killed in Syrian suicide attack 

Ahmed Rilwan reviews the details of a report wherein a Maldivian fighting in the Syrian civil war was killed in a suicide attack against soldiers loyal to Bashar Al Assad.      

India to Recover AgustaWestland Bank Guarantee

The appellate court in Milan, Italy, in its judgement on Friday, 23 May, 2014, has substantially upheld the claims of Government of India.

Myanmar Ceasefire talks make more progress     

Tin Zar Aung, Kyal Pyar state that government and armed ethnic groups reported more progress towards agreement on a national ceasefire agreement after the latest round of negotiations in Yangon on May 22.      

Monsoon Disaster Preparedness Reviewed

Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners/ Secretaries of States/UTs on Monsoon Preparedness to review disaster preparedness

Herat Indian Consulate Attack: Joining the Dots 

Rahul Bhonsle joins the dots to identify the intent, possible state and non state actors behind the attack and how this will impact the initiative to invite SAARC heads of states by Mr Modi

SIMBEX 2014:India Singapore Annual Naval Exercise

SIMBEX has transcended the traditional emphasis on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) to more complex maritime exercises, involving various facets of naval operations like Air Defence, Air and Surface practice firing, Maritime Security and Search and Rescue Operations.

Drishti: Indigenous Low  Visibility Landing Aid Launched

Drishti Transmissometer, a visibility measuring system is an innovative, indigenous product first of its kind, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL to cover the wide span of lowest to highest visibility (< 25 to > 2000 meters) aiding pilots for safe landing and take-off.

MNDF forms emergency response teams  

With a view to provide immediate assistance to remote atolls, Maldives Defence Forces raise paramedic teams

Two ZUF cadres, one AR jawan killed in Tamenglong shoot-out

Successful Ambush by Assam Rifles

Indian Embassy Notice regarding demonstrations in Bangkok

Strongly advises abundant precautions click for details

India Condemns Terrorist Attack in China

Official Spokesperson's response to a media query on the terrorist attack at Urumqi, China

Indian Air Force - Inauguration of Facilitation cum Publicity Cell Pavilion at Hyderabad         

Amongst initiatives taken by the IAF for induction publicity, a major step was to enhance its presence at major airports.

Sharmila confident Modi govt will remove AFSPA in Manipur  

In an interesting turn of event, Irom Chanu Sharmila has pledged faith that the Modi government would fulfill his party’s promise to remove the AFSPA.

Iran, IAEA agree on five more practical measures    

Concluding the safeguards approach for the IR-40 reactor commonly known as Arak is one of the important gains

Washington Shows It Is Serious About Cyber-Espionage

By indicting specific officers of the PLA a strong message has been sent as while in standard military action and in more traditional forms of espionage, there are commonly shared rules -- but no such standards govern cyber-espionage

India Receives New Frontiers Award 2014 for Management of Disasters       

India’s expert handling of relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding in the two natural calamities that hit the country last year has earned it this year’s New Frontiers Award.

Cops seek rebels’ trial venue shift of NSCN rebels in North East 

Assam police want the trial of 16 militants to be shifted from Haflong in Dima Hasao district.

Indian Government Response to situation in Thailand      

As a friendly neighbour, we support the restoration of normalcy in Thailand says the MEA Press release

Invitation to SAARC Heads of State: An Admirable Diplomatic Initiative

Symbolic invite but long overdue

Will this tweak SAARC, a regional grouping that has been in suspended animation since 2011 – read in tomorrow’s Foresight report?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/an-admirable-diplomatic-initiative-2797.html

India At CICA Summit in Shanghai          

Asia faces complex transnational challenges such as terrorism, insecurity in the maritime domain, WMD proliferation, drug-trafficking and other transnational organized crimes. Maritime territorial disputes have the potential for undermining comprehensive security and mutual confidence says Indian representative at CICA Summit.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-at-cica-in-shanghai-2796.html

Indian Banks to stage nationwide demonstrations on May 23

Banking transactions could come to a halt on 23 May

http://www.security-risks.com/alerts/banks-to-stage-nationwide-demonstrations-on-may-23-142.html

Sri Lanka Army ready to face any threat against the country    

The Army Commander Lieutenant General Daya Rathnayaka has said that the security forces have the revolving strength to face any threat

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-army-ready-to-face-any-threat-against-the-country-2791.html

Tatmadaw’s parliamentary role a violation of Buddhist principles, says NLD leader

Myo Thant, Aung Ko Oo, Tin Zar Aung outline that the position held by the Tatmadaw under the 2008 Constitution was tantamount to violating Buddhist principles, the leader of the opposition National League for Democracy, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, said in Mandalay on May 18.    

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/tatmadaws-parliamentary-role-a-violation-of-buddhist-principles-says-nld-leader-2792.html

Army PRO Ajay Choudhury, others granted bail in Pallel drug case

The five were granted bail by the Special Court Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (ND&PS), Thoubal, following a plea from the counsel of the accused.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/army-pro-ajay-choudhury-others-granted-bail-in-pallel-drug-case-2793.html

Pakistan pledges to support Sri Lanka always in international fora      

At CICA summit President’s of both the countries reiterate support.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-pledges-to-support-sri-lanka-always-in-international-fora-2794.html

Pakistan - Civil Military Relations Remain on an Edge

A comprehensive review of current developments in Civil Military Relations in Pakistan outlining the Musharraf, Mir and Militancy challenges faced by Nawaz Sharif

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan---civil-military-relations-remain-on-an-edge-2788.html

Border defense soldiers settle in new barracks in Xinjiang

While photographs were of Ili Military Sub Command, similar upgradation in Aksai Chin could be anticipated

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/border-defense-soldiers-settle-in-new-barracks-in-xinjiang-2789.html

Myanmar Presidential spokesperson dismisses US report about weapons factory

U Ye Htut  dismissed a claim by a think tank in the United States that   Myanmar had chemical weapons

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/presidential-spokesperson-dismisses-us-report-2781.html

Rebuilding Somalia through Investment and Engagement is Key to Combating Piracy

Details of 16th Plenary Session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS)in the United Nations outlined

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/rebuilding-somalia-through-investment-and-engagement-is-key-to-combating-piracy-2786.html

SatCom Systems and Force Modernisation Key Drivers in Military Communications

SatCom Systems and Force Modernisation lead the $16.35bn Military Communications Market.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/satcom-systems-and-force-modernisation-become-key-drivers-2782.html

Maldives Government, opposition congratulate BJP on election win

President Abdulla Yameen and former President Mohamed Nasheed have congratulated India’s BJP on winning India’s general elections.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/government-opposition-congratulate-indias-bjp-on-election-win-2784.html

Sri Lanka police arrest suspected Indian spy – report

Police claim arrested individual from Kerala stayed in Sri Lanka for 19 years and worked for Indian intelligence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-police-arrest-suspected-indian-spy---report-2787.html

Modi Defence and Security Policies – Exploiting the “Triple Whammy”

A Strong Mandate, Prime minister with a tough image and a party with nationalism at the core provides many options for resolving India's security dilemma's writes Rahul Bhonsle

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/modi-defence-and-security-policies-%E2%80%93-exploiting-the-triple-whammy-2783.html

Manipur PLA claims Ccpur attack on SF             

RPF claimed  outfit’s armed wing People’s Liberation Army had carried out the attacked on a combined team of 25 Madras regiment and 1/11 GR on May 14 at Churachandpur district.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/pla-claims-ccpur-attack-on-sf-2772.html

Proscription of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in India       

The declaration of LTTE as an ‘Unlawful Association’ has been extended for a further period of five years with effect from May 14, 2014.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/proscription-of-liberation-tigers-of-tamil-eelam-ltte-2774.html

High Level Chinese Delegation meets Senior Officials in Indian Urban Development Ministry

Chinese Vice-Minister appreciates information sharing by both sides

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/high-level-chinese-delegation-meets-senior-officials-of-urban-development-ministry-2775.html

NCCT meets to plan next ceasefire negotiations   

Tin Zar Aung  says Members of the Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team have begun two days of talks in the Kachin State capital.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ncct-meets-to-plan-next-ceasefire-negotiations-2778.html

MDP suggests extremist ideologies prevalent within the security services          

Ahmed Rilwan writes concerning levels of extremist ideology are present within the Maldives military and police forces flagged by opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/mdp-suggests-extremist-ideologies-prevalent-within-the-security-services-2779.html

First RTEX Conference for Dubai Robotics Initiative

A preliminary robotics conference RTEX (Robot Technology Exhibition)was held in Dubai on Tuesday, May 12.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/first-rtex-conference-for-dubai-robotics-initiative-2780.html

India Speaks Up Against Robotic Weapons Systems

Conference on Disarmament, at the CCW Experts Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/conference-on-disarmament-at-the-ccw-experts-meeting-on-lethal-autonomous-weapons-systems-2766.html

Air Chief Inaugurates the Training Command Commanders’ Conference

Air Warriors to be fully involved in the process of IAF’s modernisation towards full spectrum strategic force and to keep abreast with the modern developments and technologies for smooth transition and better absorption of modern equipment.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/air-chief-inaugurates-the-training-command-commanders-conference-2771.html

Cochin Shipyard Awarded for Excellence.

India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is under construction here

http://www.security-risks.com/news/cochin-shipyard-achieving-excellent-grade-for-2013-2014-509.html

Indian Ministry of External Affairs Responds to Pak Expulsion

Response to a media query on the expulsion of two Indian correspondents

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/response-to-a-media-query-on-the-expulsion-of-two-indian-correspondents-2767.html

High-level Chinese defense delegation visits Sri Lanka    

A high-level Chinese defense delegation led by General Xu Qiliang arrived in Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/high-level-chinese-defense-delegation-visits-sri-lanka-2768.html

Maldives Defence minister denies Indian offer to build Thilafalhu dockyard   

Minister of Defence Mohamed Nazim has told local media that no official offer from India to build a dock yard in the Maldives has been received.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/defence-minister-denies-indian-offer-to-build-thilafalhu-dockyard-2769.html

Election campaign laws spark debate in Myanmar

Political parties are in conflict over the perceived fairness of the new draft electoral rules and regulation amendments.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/election-campaign-laws-spark-debate-2770.html

The Indian Cabinet 20 May 2014: Names Doing Rounds in the Media

CCS will have Arun Jaitley, Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj as per most media reports, national security adviser??

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-indian-cabinet-20-may-2014-names-doing-rounds-2764.html

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Will be the Next Chief of Army Staff

The Ministry of Defence official release nominating the new Indian Army chief

http://www.security-risks.com/news/lt-gen-dalbir-singh-will-be-the-next-chief-of-army-staff-508.html

Book Review - Warring Navies -- India & Pakistan         

Narjit Ari reviews a timely book by Cmde  Ranjit Rai as the Indian Navy looks beyond Pakistan to engage the Asia Pacific

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/review---warring-navies----india-pakistan-2763.html

Chang Wanquan looks into border defense in Yunnan

Chinese defence Minister reportedly toured the forward posts on the Yunnan border

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/chang-wanquan-looks-into-border-defense-in-yunnan-2765.html

Democracy survey reveals crisis of confidence in democratic institutions          

Zaheena Rasheed on  Maldives’ first survey on public attitudes towards democracy reveals a deep crisis of public confidence in key democratic institutions     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/democracy-survey-reveals-crisis-of-confidence-in-democratic-institutions-2761.html

Kachin, Myanmar Negotiators Set for Talks to Curb Fighting  

Tin Aung Khine reviews trends in the rocky peace process in Myanmar      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kachin-myanmar-negotiators-set-for-talks-to-curb-fighting-2762.html

KNLF provided own camp in Manipur

KNLF has been given their own camp and relocated from their temporary camp at Semol villages under Khengjoi Block of Chandel district.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/knlf-provided-own-camp-in-manipur-2760.html

India China Border Relations: Series of Talks

India and China discussed operationalisation of the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) as well as held a meet of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs in a short span

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/india-china-border-relations-series-of-talks-2758.html

Failure of Maoist Coercive Election Strategy

In keeping with practice of militant groups, Left Wing Extremists in Central India called for a boycott but could not implement the same

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/failure-of-maoist-coercive-election-strategy-2757.html

Afghanistan’s Insurgency after the Transition

To contain a growing, increasingly confident insurgency as NATO troops withdraw, Afghanistan needs continued international support, including military says ICG report

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistans-insurgency-after-the-transition-2753.html

Nepal Police to host conference against transnational crimes      

Nepal Police, with support from the FBI National Academy Associates Inc (FBINAA), is hosting an international conference of the network’s Asia Pacific chapter.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepal-police-to-host-conference-against-transnational-crimes-2754.html

Maldives must not become hub for people smuggling      

The Maldives should take precautionary steps to ensure that it does not become a hub for people smuggling,said Mohamed Nazim.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-must-not-become-hub-for-people-smuggling-2755.html

Sri Lanka, India talks on fishing rights end with no agreements in sight

Representatives of Sri Lankan and Indian fishermen ended without reaching any agreements,said Fisheries Ministry spokesman Narendra Rajapaksa said.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-india-talks-on-fishing-rights-end-with-no-agreements-in-sight-2756.html

Leaders of Bangladesh meet with Xu Qiliang

Xu Qiliang is vice chairman of the China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) and was on a visit to Dhaka as per China Military Online

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/leaders-of-bangladesh-meet-with-xu-qiliang-2759.html

Security Imperatives For India’s New Government         

Rahul Bhonsle indentifies the environmental factors both internal and external that will pose dilemmas to the new government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/security-imperatives-for-indias-new-government-2741.html

Afghanistan's Wholly Indigenous Elections          

An elections by the Afghans for the Afghans is a remarkable achievement  for the Afghan Election Commission

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistans-wholly-indigenous-elections-2742.html

Ukraine: Stop escalation and think peace  

Jan Oberg says, if we stop taking steps toward war and begin to think peace, peace is still possible in and around Ukraine.         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-stop-escalation-and-think-peace-2738.html

LARGEST BASE OF ARTICLES ON UKRAINE IN INDIA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/index-1.html

Lack of peace is holding Myanmar back, says EU ambassador  

Portia Larlee highlights the importance of peace in Myanmar          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/lack-of-peace-is-holding-myanmar-back-says-eu-ambassador-2739.html

Adequate Laws to Tackle Hate Speeches and Effective Execution Need of Hour        

Supreme Court Justice Dr Chauhan says statutory provisions and particularly the penal law provide sufficient remedy to curb the menace of `hate speeches`.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/adequate-laws-to-tackle-hate-speeches-and-effective-execution-need-of-hour-2740.html

Chinese army to intensify anti-graft drive

While some achievements have been made to correct corrupt behaviors, they are still far from expectations says PLA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinese-army-to-intensify-anti-graft-drive-2743.html

China issues first blue paper on national security

South China Sea is quiet on the surface and turbulent underneath the water.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-issues-first-blue-paper-on-national-security-2737.html

al-Sisi likely to win Presidential Elections in Egypt – Stratfor

Egypt’s next president will have to walk a careful line, with little room to maneuver. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/al-sisi-likely-to-win-presidential-elections-in-egypt---stratfor-2735.html

Indian MEA Response on recent events in Ukraine

MEA expresses concern on situation in Ukraine.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/response-on-recent-events-in-ukraine-2732.html

Foreign Secretary to travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan        

Giving a boost to relations in a post 2014 Afghan scenario, there would be much to discuss in Dushanbe

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/foreign-secretary-to-travel-to-dushanbe-tajikistan-2729.html

Maldives Police complete first response to terrorism incidents training

Rohan Gunaratna who heads the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) raised concerns on terrorism in Maldives

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/police-complete-first-response-to-terrorism-incidents-training-2736.html

Manipur State Govt to produce Sharmila before Delhi Court on May 28         

Travails of the Iron Lady of Manipur are likely to continue

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/state-govt-to-produce-sharmila-before-delhi-court-on-may-28-2731.html

Borderlands: The New Strategic Landscape

George Friedman says what has happened in Ukraine can only be understood by considering European geopolitics since 1914      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/borderlands-the-new-strategic-landscape-2730.html

Reasons Why World’s 15 Top Military Spenders Splurge?        

Rahul Bhonsle says countries can be divided into two groups those in regional security competitions and those that are seeking an active intervenist role in the global world order

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/reasons-why-worlds-15-top-military-spenders-splurge-2721.html

Sri Lanka: Aberrations of governance      

Col R Hariharan underlines growing signs of President Mahinda Rajapaksa losing his grip on governance 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-aberrations-of-governance-2722.html

Astra and Akash: Twin successes for DRDO       

Twin launches in a week  marks success of DRDO's missile programmes

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/astra-and-akash-twin-successess-for-drdo-2723.html

Ransomware through Bitcoins new Cyber Threat           

Ransomware, including CryptoLocker has been lucrative for attackers. Symantec states that its research indicates that on average, 3 percent of infected users will pay the ransom. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/ransomware-through-bitcoins-new-cyber-threat-2720.html

Bhutan must consider long term measure on climate change: UNFCCC’s head          

(UNFCCC) Executive Secretary, Christiana Figueres, said melting Himalayas really raises the question on Bhutan’s hydropower.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/bhutan-must-consider-long-term-measure-on-climate-change-unfcccs-head-2719.html

Indian President Hosts Former Military ADCs

In a splendid gesture, Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts first official reunion of Aides-De-Camp (ADC) to the President of India

http://www.security-risks.com/news/president-hosts-former-military-adcs-505.html

Canada does not recognize Sri Lanka's ban on Tamil diaspora groups 

The Canadian Government says it will not recognize the Sri Lankan government's ban on 16 Tamil diaspora groups.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/canada-does-not-recognize-sri-lankas-ban-on-tamil-diaspora-groups-2711.html

President Mukherjee Pushes for Strong Compliance of Economic Laws

The President said that effective measures against Money Laundering and Terror Financing are essential.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/president-mukherjee-pushes-for-strong-compliance-of-economic-laws-2710.html

Indian DRDO Gets Radar Test Bed

There are many systems lined up for testing such as Maritime Patrol Radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Data-link, Electro-optics and EW systems says DRDO Chief Avinash Chander

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/drdo-gets-radar-test-bed-2718.html

Overview: Terrorism in India           

India remains subject to violent terrorist attacks and continued to be one of the most persistently targeted countries by transnational and domestic terrorist groups says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/overview-terrorism-in-india-2013-2715.html

Myanmar Armed ethnic groups rule out a ‘political surrender’

Armed ethnic groups cannot accept conditions set by Defence Services Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing for a national ceasefire agreement.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/armed-ethnic-groups-rule-out-a-%E2%80%98political-surrender-2703.html

Countering Radicalization to Violence and Violent Extremism in India 

There is no comprehensive national policy for countering radicalization or violent extremism says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/countering-radicalization-to-violence-and-violent-extremism-2717.html

Sri Lanka rejects reports of sending intelligence officers to foreign countries  

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defense has rejected a media report which said that intelligence officers had been sent foreign countries.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-rejects-reports-of-sending-intelligence-officers-to-foreign-countries-2712.html

Sri Lanka remains vulnerable to LTTE terrorist financing- US      

Lack of transparent tender mechanisms in government projects, past experience with terrorism, tax evasion, and a large informal economy make the country vulnerable to illegal financing activities says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-remains-vulnerable-to-ltte-terrorist-financing--us-2714.html

Lessons from Kashmir 2014 Elections

Focus Hearts and Minds Campaign in Separatist Pockets says Rahul Bhonsle

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/lesson-from-kashmir-2014-elections-2707.html

6th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

India and China Seek to keep the Line of Actual Control Calm this summer, will the interactions contain provocations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-china-border-affairs-2708.html

Afghan Taliban military chief detained  - RFE/Khaama report          

Taliban group’s military commission chief Mullah Abdul Qayum Zakir has been jailed for failing to disrupt the Afghan elections.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-taliban-military-chief-detained-in-pakistan-2704.html

Seminar on ‘Self Reliance in Land Systems Through Indigenisation –the Future Perspective’ in New Delhi

An attempt to boost indigenisation through user industry interface

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/seminar-on-%E2%80%98self-reliance-in-land-systems-through-indigenisation-%E2%80%93the-future-perspective-2709.html 

President Pranab Mukherjee at Convocation In Manipur

President called upon the youth of Manipur to join hands with the youth of the rest of the country in forging the future of nation

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/president-pranab-mukherjee-at-convocation-in-manipur-2706.html

The West's hypocrisy in Ukraine

Jonathan Power says when it comes to Ukraine the US and the EU are adopting a holier than thou attitude and asks does the West truly wants to lose Russia

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/the-wests-hypocrisy-in-ukraine-2700.html

Myanmar can help resolve ASEAN territorial disputes, says MISIS chair           

Myanmar can address regional territorial disputes in its capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-can-help-resolve-territorial-disputes-says-misis-chair-2705.html