India Opens Civilian Nuclear Facilities to IAEA Oversight         

Anjana Pasricha outlines how Indian ratification of the Additional Protocol will benefit the country but is disputed by the nuclear non proliferation lobby

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/india-opens-civilian-nuclear-facilities-to-iaea-oversight-2967.html

Tajik Police Arrest Suspected Pakistan Taliban Members          

Tajik authorities say they have arrested two suspected members of the Pakistani Taliban during a police search operation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/tajik-police-arrest-suspected-taliban-members-2968.html

Afghan Presidential Transition In Crisis Amid Election Fraud Allegations      

Although Afghan election officials were quick to declare Afghanistan's presidential runoff a success, allegations of massive fraud are pointing to a sad ending.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-presidential-transition-in-crisis-amid-election-fraud-allegations-2969.html

Ukraine: Running out of Time       

A Review of the 25 May presidential elections in Ukraine and the way ahead

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/ukraine-running-out-of-time-2964.html

The United States Has Unfinished Business in Ukraine and Iraq           

George Friedman says simultaneous fighting in Ukraine and Iraq proves two things. First, the United States cannot avoid global involvement because in the end, the globe will involve itself with the United States. Becoming involved earlier is cheaper. Second, global involvement and large-scale warfare are not the same thing.       

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-united-states-has-unfinished-business-in-ukraine-and-iraq-2965.html

Nations Discuss Steps to Improve Response to Disasters in Asia

Ron Corben outlines details of conference on disaster management attended by Indian Minister of State Kiren Rijju           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/nations-discuss-steps-to-improve-response-to-disasters-2966.html

Some political and humanitarian aspects were not focused in Sri Lanka war - Opposition Leader

Ranil Wickremasinghe says that the international pressure could be avoided if the legal system of the country was strengthened.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/some-political-and-humanitarian-aspects-were-not-focused-in-sri-lanka-war---opposition-leader-2970.html