Strategic Forecasting Technique

Taking the Strategic Intelligence Model to Moscow

George Friedman explains how strategic intelligence is derived from a holistic model based on structural factors with reference to ongoing standoff in Europe.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/taking-the-strategic-intelligence-model-to-moscow-3933.html

Nepal – Influence of China?

Why Modi Visit to Nepal Curtailed?
Was China behind influencing parties which opposed Modi Visit to pilgrimage sites

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/why-modi-visit-to-nepal-curtailed-3930.html

Naxalism

Maoists kill 13 police in Chhattisgarh

Maoists killed 13 Central Reserve Police Force personnel and wounded another 12.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/maoists-kill-13-police-in-chhattisgarh-3931.html

Islamic State

Indian ISIS recruit reportedly goes home after having to clean toilets

Student travelled to Iraq to join (ISIS) returned home disillusioned after jihadists made him clean toilets etc – Needs wider publicity to dissuade the youth from following warped agenda

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/indian-isis-recruit-reportedly-goes-home-after-having-to-clean-toilets-3932.html

North East Issues

Cabinet approves extension of Disturbed Area status for another year

State Cabinet decided to extend ‘Disturbed Area’ status in all parts of Manipur.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/cabinet-approves-extension-of-disturbed-area-status-for-another-year-3928.html

Naga Mothers demand PM to facilitate peace, gender equality, demilitarization of NE region Naga Mothers Association pleaded PM of India that his visit to Nagaland would mark beginning of better understanding.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/naga-mothers-demand-pm-to-facilitate-peace-gender-equality-demilitarization-of-ne-region-3929.html

Myanmar

Conflict Negotiation Committee ineffective, says KIO spokesman          

Yu Wai  says committee designed to defuse tensions between KIO and Myanmar’s government’s army called ineffective.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/conflict-negotiation-committee-ineffective-says-kio-spokesman-3922.html