Afghanistan – National Unity Government

Kerry: Afghan Unity Govt. Could Prove Turning Point

William Gallo interviews John Kerry who says completion of a power-sharing deal and successful political transition in Afghanistan could be a turning point .   

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/kerry-afghan-unity-govt.-could-prove-turning-point-3637.html

West Bengal –Bangladesh Terror Links

Authorities probe al-Qaeda link in West Bengal blast

Bardhaman  attacks links across the West Bengal border

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/authorities-probe-al-qaeda-link-in-west-bengal-blast-3639.html

Sri Lanka Military

Sri Lanka Army to be restructured giving prominence to national security

Army seeks restructuring in keeping with the changing times.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-army-to-be-restructured-giving-prominence-to-national-security-3636.html

Sri Lanka Tamil Issue

Sri Lankan President accuses Northern PC of hampering development in the North       

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa accused the Tamil National Alliance controlled Northern Provincial Council government.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-president-accuses-northern-pc-of-hampering-development-in-the-north-3642.html

Capacity building Myanmar Forces

EU training helps police force build a better image

Yola Yerbruggen   training program funded by the EU is gradually bringing positive change to  image of the Myanmar Police Force and its relationship with public.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/eu-training-helps-police-force-build-a-better-image-3643.html

PLA – Primary Source News on Training and Tibet

PLA warns of training mismatch               

China's military authority  issued a document detailing 40 problems with current exercises in move to sharpen the troops' fighting capability.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-warns-of-training-mismatch-3644.html

PLA urged to build good morals               

PLA on Saturday convened a meeting for the end of the "mass line" campaign, calling for more efforts to build an army with integrity.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-urged-to-build-good-morals-3645.html