India Defence

Home Minister Announces Upgradation of Border Infrastructure

The Home Minister also announced that 54 new Border Out Posts (BOPs) have been sanctioned by the Ministry to fill the gaps on the border of Arunachal Pradesh.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/home-minister-announces-upgradation-of-border-infrastructure-3717.html

Russia Foreign Policy

Russian Foreign Minister Outlines Russia's Foreign Policy          

Re-affirms that modern problems, including regional conflicts, can only be resolved based on comprehensive approaches providing for the active involvement of all stakeholders.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/foreign-minister-outlines-russias-foreign-policy-3715.html

Central Asia Terrorism

In Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Rumors Of Instability Abound As Fears Of IS Grow

Joanna Paraszczuk says Fears that Islamic State is gaining influence in Central Asia have been growing for months.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/in-tajikistan-kyrgyzstan-rumors-of-instability-abound-as-fears-of-is-grow-3712.html

Myanmar

Myanmar Opposition Welcomes Election Announcement          

The National League for Democracy (NLD), which is led by Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, says it is looking forward to the vote.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-opposition-welcomes-election-announcement-3711.html

Counter Terrorism

Kalam stresses economic development in anti-terrorism fight 

India must identify why people get involved in terrorism and also emphasised the need to improve connectivity in rural areas in order to eradicate poverty

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/kalam-stresses-economic-development-in-anti-terrorism-fight-3713.html

India Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation

Tamil Nadu political leaders advise Modi not to have closer defense ties with Sri Lanka

Modi government has sought to increase defense cooperation with Sri Lanka as a measure to counter the Chinese power in the Indian Ocean region.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/tamil-nadu-political-leaders-advise-modi-not-to-have-closer-defense-ties-with-sri-lanka-3714.html

Maldives Extremism

Maldives a “land of sin”, says jihadist

A Maldivian is believed to have travelled to ISIS held territory for jihad with his wife, mother, and 10-year-old sister after describing the Maldives as an apostate nation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/maldives-a-land-of-sin-says-jihadist-3716.html