China in the Indian Ocean Region

Maldives backs new Chinese investment bank, pursues free trade deal

Ismail Humaam Hamid says Maldives to back Chinese-initiated international finance institution called Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This comes after the country joined the Maritime Silk Route recently.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/maldives-backs-new-chinese-investment-bank-pursues-free-trade-deal-4045.html

Myanmar Cease Fire

Kachin ceasefire talks at impasse over killing of cadets

Yu Wai  says monthly meetings of CNC will not restart until Nay Pyi Taw government meets with KIO.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kachin-ceasefire-talks-at-impasse-over-killing-of-cadets-4046.html

Afghanistan in 2015

After Pivotal 2014, Afghanistan Faces New Challenges With Less Help 

Ayaz Gul says Afghanistan believes country's political and security transitions in 2014 have set stage for secure and prosperous future.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/after-pivotal-2014-afghanistan-faces-new-challenges-with-less-help-4047.html

India Defence

India Defense Aerospace sector Boost

The Confederation of India Industry’s National Committee on Aerospace (CIINCA) under Chairmanship of R K Tyagi formed thereby adding to the boost to the sector

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/defense-aerospace-sector-boost-4044.html

India Russia Relations

India Russia Relations Underlined during Putin Visit – An Analysis

Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin publicly reaffirmed the longstanding bond between India and Russia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-%E2%80%93-russia-annual-summit-3994.html

Integrating North East

NE youth recruitment in metro police services

Kiren Rijiju announced Youths from Northeastern states will be recruited in police servicesat various metropolitan cities.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ne-youth-recruitment-in-metro-police-services-4041.html

Sri Lanka

Two Russian naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka port

Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions ceremonially welcomed two Russian naval ships at Port of Colombo.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/two-russian-naval-ships-arrive-at-sri-lanka-port-4035.html