India Anti Submarine Capability

Five Boeing P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft Delivered to Indian Navy

Amrita Dhindsa states Boeing delivered five P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft to Indian Navy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/five-boeing-p-8i-maritime-patrol-aircraft-delivered-to-indian-navy-4125.html

Afghanistan Political Developments

No Cabinet Deal As Afghan President Marks 100 Days In Office 

The deadlock over senior cabinet positions underlines the challenges Ghani faces under a power-sharing deal reached in September with Abdullah after a disputed election marred by fraud.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/no-cabinet-deal-as-afghan-president-marks-100-days-in-office-4128.html

Naxalism - Counter Force Challenges

Timely drone deployment could have saved lives: CRPF

The incident has generated accusations of poor co-ordination between various government agencies engaged in anti-Maoist operations.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/timely-drone-deployment-could-have-saved-lives-crpf-4129.html

West Asia Challenges

Saudi Arabia Faces Challenges in the New Year

The Middle East is one of most volatile regions in  world — it is no stranger to upheaval however Saudi Arabia may be facing major challenges in the coming year says Stratfor

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/saudi-arabia-faces-challenges-in-the-new-year-4123.html

Myanmar Ethnic Reconciliation

Myanmar’s Thein Sein Meets With Ethnic Leaders

 Myanmar President Thein Sein urged leaders from dozen of country’s armed ethnic groups to reach nationwide cease-fire accord. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-thein-sein-meets-with-ethnic-leaders-4124.html

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections

International election monitors raise concern over Sri Lanka elections

International election monitors  in Sri Lanka to observe presidential elections on January 08 have raised concerns.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/international-election-monitors-raise-concern-over-sri-lanka-elections-4114.html

PLA Navy – Local Concerns

Chinese Naval base builds 22m-high wall to hide from neighbors

China's military facilities from naval bases to airports are threatened by violations of height restrictions.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/naval-base-builds-22m-high-wall-to-hide-from-neighbors-4118.html