Russia Downgrades Military Technical Cooperation with India

Russia has downgraded military technical cooperation with India from “exclusive” to “preferred partner” as it opens possibility of sales to Pakistan.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/russia-downgrades-military-technical-cooperation-with-india-2846.html

India and China to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in the Field of Films, TV Serials & New-Age Media

India and China exploit soft power to enhance engagement and overcome differences

http://www.security-risks.com/news/india-and-china-to-enhance-bilateral-cooperation-in-the-field-of-films-tv-serials-new-age-media-515.html

India Supports Unity Government in Palestine

Official Spokesperson's response to media queries on the formation of the Unity Government in Palestine confirms support to unity of Fatah and Hamas

http://www.security-risks.com/news/india-supports-unity-government-in-palestine-516.html

India Singapore Sustain Defence Engagements

Visit of Rear Admiral Ng Chee Peng Chief of Navy Republic of Singapore Navy underlines sustained engagement on maritime security issues

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/visit-of-rear-admiral-ng-chee-peng-chief-of-navy-republic-of-singapore-navy-2845.html

South Asia Regional Environmental Security Forum begins in Kurumba

US Pacific Command's partnership with Maldives National Defence Force leading to number of programmes in the atoll nation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/south-asia-regional-environmental-security-forum-begins-in-kurumba-2842.html

EU elections - To perform rather than live democracy

Jan Oberg underlines the democracy deficit in Europe with lack of enthusiasm for elections, perhaps the Election Commission of India could give some lessons

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/eu-elections---to-perform-rather-than-live-democracy-2844.html

European Borderlands  - A Journey

George Friedman explores the European borderland between Islam, Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity. Roman Catholic Hapsburg Austria struggled with the Islamic Ottoman Empire for centuries and identifies that Russia is re-emerging in a historically recognizable form. Germany is just beginning the process of redefining itself in Europe, and the EU's weaknesses have become manifest.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/european-borderlands---a-journey-2843.html