India in Asia Pacific

PM Modi Makes India's Asia Pacific Pitch

Text of Prime Minister's remarks at Pacific Island Leaders Meeting

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/pm-modi-makes-indias-asia-pacific-pitch-3857.html

IOR Geopolitics

President Yameen slams “Western colonial powers,” declares foreign policy shift to East

The European Union imposed restrictions on Maldivian export of canned tuna for refusing to change or abandon Islamic principles.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/president-yameen-slams-western-colonial-powers-declares-foreign-policy-shift-to-east-3822.html

India Sri Lanka Relations

Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka death row withdraw appeal Released

Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka death row withdrew appeal filed on behalf of them in Sri Lanka's Court.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-fishermen-in-sri-lanka-death-row-withdraw-appeal-released-3856.html

North East Insurgency

12 personnel injured in ambush on Assam Rifles convoy at Tamenglong

At least 12 personnel of 13th Assam Rifles injured when a convoy  was ambush by suspected ZUF militant.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/12-personnel-injured-in-ambush-on-assam-rifles-convoy-at-tamenglong-3854.html

Disaster Management Developments

Union Home Minister announces Disaster Response Medal

Union Home Minister announced ‘Disaster Response Medal’ to forces involved in Disaster Management.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/union-home-minister-announces-disaster-response-medal-3855.html

Nepal government creating new disaster management arm

Kosh Raj Koirala says government is moving to establish a National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepal-government-creating-new-disaster-management-arm-3831.html

Myanmar Constitution

No change to electoral system ahead of 2015 elections, says Myanmar parliament

Win Ko Ko Latt Ahead of the 2015 general elections, debate has centred on whether the current electoral system is best for Myanmar or whether the idea of proportional representation should be considered.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/no-change-to-electoral-system-ahead-of-2015-elections-says-parliament-3844.html