India Defence

List of Tasks for New Defence Minister of India

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar made strong commitment that he will not allow country to be defenseless.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/list-of-tasks-for-new-defence-minister-of-india-3861.html

Defence Exports Prospects

BrahMos New Missile Plans, Exports

BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited joint venture is planning new developments and proposes exports.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/brahmos-new-missile-plans-exports-3865.html

Global Terrorism

IEP study finds global terror deaths up 61%

IEP said the number of people killed globally in terrorist attacks jumped by 61% in 2013.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/iep-study-finds-global-terror-deaths-up-61-3866.html

UAE and Saudi War on Muslim Brotherhood

Stratfor analysis says Gulf Arab Sheikhdoms suppression of non violent Muslim Brotherhood affiliated organizations will backfire

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/uae-and-saudi-war-on-muslim-brotherhood-3867.html

Myanmar Reforms

Interview With Myanmar President Thein Sein

Responding to critics who say political changes have stalled in Myanmar, the president countered that the country is now in what he called “the third wave of reform.”

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/interview-with-myanmar-president-thein-sein-3869.html

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections

Sri Lankan President's announcement of a third term

Government Printer Lalith De Silva said gazette announcement has been forwarded to Presidential Secretariat.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-presidents-announcement-of-a-third-term-3871.html

Maldives Politics

Yameen pledges to end violent crime at ‘Successful 365 Days’ rally

The PPM will rebuild devastated nation through job opportunities for the youth and a crackdown on violent crime.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/yameen-pledges-to-end-violent-crime-at-%E2%80%98successful-365-days-rally-3872.html