The Way Ahead

At present the danger of a civil war or an armed confrontation in the country are low through the situation will remain volatile and has to be observed with caution for any signs of further deterioration. The Unified CPN M having completed the third phase of their agitation has also announced a Phase 4 for launching nationwide indefinite strike –from Jan 24, next year. This may create further crisis and law and order problems in the country. This could be avoided in case a compromise is worked out over the next few weeks or so.

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"The Way Ahead"
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Presidential elections SRI LANKA

With the retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka emerging as the main challenger to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to win a second term in the presidential election to be held on January 26, 2010, a no-hold barred, nasty election campaign is underway.

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Naxal violence

That Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal security threats before the country was evident with the numbers. In the current year (till 30th November), the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2016 compared to 1452 incidents in the corresponding period of 2008. 514 civilians and 304 personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217 security forces killed in the corresponding period last year. Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh; Deogarh, Jaipur, Kondhamal, Dhenkanal and Nayagarh districts of Orissa and Kunti and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand have also been brought under the ambit of Security Related Expenditure Scheme thereby indicating a spread now to 41 districts from the original 33 worst affected districts.

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"A General Survey               That Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal security threats before the country was evident with the numbers. In the current year (till 30th November), the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2016 compared to 1452 incidents in the corresponding period of 2008.  514 civilians and 304 personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217 security forces killed in the corresponding period last year. Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh; Deogarh, Jaipur, Kondhamal, Dhenkanal and Nayagarh districts of Orissa and Kunti and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand have also been brought under the ambit of Security Related Expenditure Scheme thereby indicating a spread now to 41 districts from the original 33 worst affected districts."
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India’s Nuclear Treaties Dilemma

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1887 which resolves to, “create the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons, in accordance with the goals of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)”, heralds the beginning of a difficult period for Indian diplomacy facing varied dilemmas on the country’s nuclear identity. The Ministry of External Affairs preempted the UN Resolution by a letter to the United States as the current President of the Security Council stating India’s well established position on NPT, testing and universal disarmament.

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"India’s Nuclear Treaties Dilemma             The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1887 which resolves to, “create the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons, in accordance with the goals of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)”, heralds the beginning of a difficult period for Indian diplomacy facing varied dilemmas on the country’s nuclear identity. The Ministry of External Affairs preempted the UN Resolution by a letter to the United States as the current President of the Security Council stating India’s well established position on NPT, testing and universal disarmament."
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ECONOMIC COOP CONFERENCE

The Second Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan will be held in Delhi from 18 and 19 November 2006.The Conference will discuss a range of issues concerning Afghanistan and will include Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste Blazy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov along with key officials of the US and Pakistan ’s foreign services.

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"The Second Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan will be held in Delhi from 18 and 19 November 2006.The Conference will discuss a range of issues concerning Afghanistan and will include Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste Blazy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov along with key officials of the US and Pakistan ’s foreign services."
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COASTAL SECURITY

The Indian Coast Guard is entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the maritime interests of India. It includes ensuring the safety and protection of offshore assets such as oil rigs, platforms and terminals within India's maritime zones, providing protection to fishermen in distress, taking necessary measures to preserve and protect the maritime environment, assisting the Customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling operations, measures for the safety of life and property at sea; and for collection of scientific data. In addition, the Coast Guard is also tasked with providing humanitarian assistance of search and rescue at sea.

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"The Indian Coast Guard is entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the maritime interests of India. It includes ensuring the safety and protection of offshore assets such as oil rigs, platforms and terminals within India's maritime zones, providing protection to fishermen in distress, taking necessary measures to preserve and protect the maritime environment, assisting the Customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling operations, measures for the safety of life and property at sea; and for collection of scientific data. In addition, the Coast Guard is also tasked with providing humanitarian assistance of search and rescue at sea."
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SOUTH ASIA SECURITY DAILY NEWS

News on Afghanistan and Bangladesh

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"Kabul "under control” after brazen Taliban assaultTwo Chinese and 4 Afghans kidnapped in AfghanistanAL asks Khaleda to disclose 'secret deal info'Tuku among 15 injured in JCD infighting at DUMutiny charges framed against 60 in SatkhiraPolice Youth Partnership programme concludes in Thimpu"
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