India ships rice to Tripura through Bangladesh free of duty       

Transhipment of rice to Tripura through Bangladesh is the first time in many years after oversized loads were moved a couple of years ago

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/india-ships-rice-to-tripura-through-bangladesh-free-of-duty-3235.html

Kerry Arrives in Afghanistan Amid Political Deadlock

John Kerry arrived in Afghanistan on unannounced visit late Thursday to meet with rival presidential candidates.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/kerry-arrives-in-afghanistan-amid-political-deadlock-3232.html

Snowden’s Revelations Bring Changes to US Intelligence Gathering      

Andre De Nesnera outlines how the US is changing the way it carries out intelligence collection

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/snowdens-revelations-bring-changes-to-us-intelligence-gathering-3234.html

Bangladesh Buys Luxury VIP Mi 171 Chopper

Dhaka will purchase a VIP version of MI-171 Saloon helicopter from Moscow under a state-to-state deal, an alternative that India is also looking at post AW fiasco

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/bangladesh-buys-luxury-vip-mi-171-chopper-3236.html

Pakistan rejects allegations of diplomat in Sri Lanka spying       

Reports in the Indian media alleging that a Pakistani diplomat posted in Colombo is involved in planning attacks in Indian cities

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-rejects-allegations-of-diplomat-in-sri-lanka-spying-3229.html

Divisions, Harsh Realities Plague Obama's Afghan Surge 

Catherine Maddux outlines challenges faced in Afghanistan as violence levels rise          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/divisions-harsh-realities-plague-obamas-afghan-surge-3233.html

Bilateral issues between India and Myanmar        

A Getting To Know Meet between Sushma Swaraj and Myanmar’s leadership?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/bilateral-issues-between-india-and-myanmar-3231.html