RIC – Rapid Re-Balancing After Obama Visit

India Reaffirms Interest in RIC (Russia, India, China) Forum

India considers the political dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of RIC as a platform for the synchronization and enhancement of the regional and International issues of mutual interest.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-reaffirms-interest-in-ric-russia-india-china-forumi-4271.html

Understanding Sri  Lanka Elections

Sirisena Victory and the Way Ahead

Col R Hariharan outlines the reasons by President Sirisena won despite being the underdog and how he will shape policies with India and China

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sirisena-victory-and-the-way-ahead-4272.html

Jammu and Kashmir

Rajnath Singh approves rehabilitation of flood victims and the restoration of public infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir

Shri Rajnath Singh approved rehabilitation of flood victims and restoration of public infrastructure in J&K.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/rajnath-singh-approves-rehabilitation-of-flood-victims-and-the-restoration-of-public-infrastructure-in-jammu-kashmir-4257.html

Afghan Insurgency

'They Told Us To Wage Jihad Against Kabul'

Afghan authorities have recently captured number of young men who were apparently planning to carry out suicide bombings

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/they-told-us-to-wage-jihad-against-kabul-4262.html

Myanmar Ethnic Insurgency.

Ethnic armed groups meet to mull way forward if peace deal not signed

Phanida outlines that representatives from five ethnic armed groups in Myanmar held discussions in Shan State.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ethnic-armed-groups-meet-to-mull-way-forward-if-peace-deal-not-signed-4269.html

Maldives and ISIS

Maldivians fighting wars abroad a concern, says Police Commissioner

Hussain Waheed says that its a cause of concern that Maldivians nationals are leaving country to fight in wars abroad.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/maldivians-fighting-wars-abroad-a-concern-says-police-commissioner-4270.html

Tamils in Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lanka Army recruits Tamil youth as tradesman

In first few inductees from Tamil youth in the country’s armed forces

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-army-recruits-tamil-youth-as-tradesman-4267.html