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