India: US Intrusions in Communications High Objectionable     

Indian MEA Official Spokesperson's response to a question on reports in US Media.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/india-us-intrusions-in-communications-high-objectionable-3017.html

The Sunni Ramadan Offensive

George Friedman outlines - Three factors contributing to current unrest in West Asia, United States draw down, American negotiations with Iran and elections in Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt and even Syria

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-sunni-ramadan-offensive-and-the-lessons-of-tet-3022.html

Indian government tells court TN fishermen have no rights to fishing in Sri Lanka's Katchatheevu islet     

Indian government restates factual position, raising objections by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister calling for reneging of agreement over islet

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-government-tells-court-tn-fishermen-have-no-rights-to-fishing-in-sri-lankas-katchatheevu-islet-3012.html

US provides 4 emergency bridges to Nepal Army

The United States has provided four Acrow emergency bridges to the Nepal Army (NA) for use during natural disasters.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/us-provides-4-emergency-bridges-to-nepal-army-3013.html

Lasting peace within reach, predicts government ceasefire negotiator in Myanmar

The deputy head of the government team negotiating a national ceasefire accord with armed ethnic groups is hopeful that Myanmar will achieve lasting peace before the end of President U Thein Sein's term.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/lasting-peace-within-reach-predicts-government-ceasefire-negotiator-3014.html

New Carnegie Endowment Report Links Corruption to Insurgencies

When a government is corrupt, and serving only the interests of a privileged few, the populace reacts in protest if it has that opportunity.  

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/new-carnegie-endowment-report-links-corruption-to-insurgencies-3010.html

Islamic Minister advises Maldivians against participating in foreign wars         

Zaheena Rasheed says Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has urged Maldivians to refrain from participating in foreign wars.    

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/islamic-minister-advises-maldivians-against-participating-in-foreign-wars-3019.html