What to Expect of Defence Budget 2014- 15?

Rahul Bhonsle makes a ballpark assessment of Rs 95,000 Crore (US $ 16 Billion) on capital account and Rs 2.30 Lakh Crore (US $ 39 Billion) overall in the light of the allotments in the interim budget and procurements in the pipeline.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/what-to-expect-of-defence-budget-2014--15-3053.html

Indian Army Chief in Beijing, Important Interactions

Fang Fenghui, member of (CMC) of PLA and chief of general staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), held talks with General Bikram Singh apart from other top PLA officers.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-army-chief-in-beijing-important-interactions-3052.html

Initial Results Show Ghani Ahead in Afghan Election

Ayaz Gul writes that Ghani  leads over Abdullah Abdullah by over 1 million votes though allegations of fraud have marred the second round of voting

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/initial-results-show-ghani-ahead-in-afghan-election-3047.html

Survey Finds Muslims Concerned About Extremism

Jamie Dettmer says analysts and security experts are expressing mounting fears that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) may be gaining international support.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/survey-finds-muslims-concerned-about-extremism-3049.html

PLA Tracker – Primary Source Reports

PLA Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center founded         

The Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center was officially founded at an information center of the General Armaments Department of (PLA).

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-cyberspace-strategic-intelligence-research-center-founded-3041.html

Xi Jinping stresses building strong frontier defense

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to build a strong and solid frontier defense network for both territorial land and water at a national meeting.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/xi-jinping-stresses-building-strong-frontier-defense-3042.html

PLA confirms second-child policy for military personnel

Decision of the Central Military Commission on Revising the Regulations of Family Planning in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (the Decision), which took effect on June 30, 2014

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-confirms-second-child-policy-for-military-personnel-3050.html