Pakistan: Military Zeroes in on Political Forces

How Political Forces have once again handed over the initiative to the Army in Pakistan as Army Chief Raheel Sharif becomes key mediator?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-military-zeroes-in-on-political-forces-3378.html

PM Modis Twitter Diplomacy: The Pluses and Minuses

Rahul Bhonsle outlines the advantages of Prime Minister Modi’s Twitter               diplomacy and also its perils

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/pm-modis-twitter-diplomacy-the-pluses-and-minuses-3373.html

Sri Lanka's demining process 98% complete - Army        

Demining of Sri Lanka's Northern and Eastern Provinces nearing completion 98 percent of areas that were mined during the armed conflict are now free

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankas-demining-process-98-complete---army-3375.html

UN Tells Karzai Election Audit Won't Finish By September 2      

The office of Afghan President says  UN envoy told Karzai it is "not possible" to finish audit of votes cast by September 2.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/un-tells-karzai-election-audit-wont-finish-by-september-2-3376.html

Afghanistan Looms Large on NATO Agenda

As the 28 members of the  (NATO) are preparing for their summit meeting in Wales next week its role in Afghanistan looms large on the agenda.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-looms-large-on-nato-agenda-3369.html

Indian Muslim leaders condemn ISIL slaying of American reporter         

Altaf Ahmad highlights how condemnation of James Foley's killers by  Muslim leaders in India.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/indian-muslim-leaders-condemn-isil-slaying-of-american-reporter-3377.html

Ban orders imposed in Imphal West in anticipation of ILP and AFSPA troubles 

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Cr.PC, has been imposed in the entire Imphal West District.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ban-orders-imposed-in-imphal-west-in-anticipation-of-ilp-and-afspa-troubles-3371.html