Indian response to Developments in Gaza and Israel       

India is deeply concerned at the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/indian-response-to-devps-in-gaza-and-israel-3068.html

Hanoi hosts first Vietnam–India defence industry workshop      

In a defining trend of expansion in relations, the first defence industry workshop was held in Hanoi

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/hanoi-hosts-first-vietnam%E2%80%93india-defence-industry-workshop-3069.html

Indian Army Light Howitzer Deal Appears to be Off?

Ministry of Defence outlined problems of pricing and offsets in 145 Light Howitzer Deal with BAE systems

http://www.security-risks.com/news/delay-in-procurement-of-ultra-light-howitzers-524.html

The Islamic State (ISIS) Tries to Ward Off U.S. Intervention in Iraq    

Stratfor indicates that ISIS has grown and thrived due to the largesse of the Sunni sheikhs and the absence of U.S. pressure on the group, now with US returning in the game, there would be more challenges to the group

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-islamic-state-tries-to-ward-off-u.s.-intervention-in-iraq-3067.html

Sri Lanka President commissions patrol boats gifted by Australia         

President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremonially commissioned the two patrol boats that were gifted by the Australian government to Sri Lanka for control of the boat people

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-president-commissions-patrol-boats-gifted-by-australia-3060.html

Maldives acted under its own laws in Seleznyov expulsion, says US Embassy   

Ahmed Rilwan states that the US Embassy in Colombo has said Maldives acted under its own laws in the expulsion of Russian national Roman Valerevich Seleznyov.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/maldives-acted-under-its-own-laws-in-seleznyov-expulsion-says-us-embassy-3066.html

Sri Lanka Defense Ministry orders NGOs to refrain from acting beyond their mandate

NGOs are being refrained in Sri Lanka in further in further curbs by the government on dissent

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-defense-ministry-orders-ngos-to-refrain-from-acting-beyond-their-mandate-3046.html