China’s Foreign Minister vows to defend "every inch of territory""We will not take anything that is not ours, but we will defend every inch of territory that belongs to us," says Wang at the National People's Congress hinting at defending both land and maritime sovereignty.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/chinas-foreign-minister-vows-to-defend-2527.html

Death of Fahim - Impact on Post Election Political Stability

A key power broker in Afghanistan, he will be sorely missed in a possible post Presidential election stand off in the country

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/death-of-fahim---impact-on-post-election-political-stability-2523.html


NSCN IM Blames Government for Failure of Peace TalksWhether a new government when it takes power in New Delhi will be able to arrive at different results will depend much on the complexion of the same
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/nscn-im-blames-government-for-failure-of-peace-talks-2522.html

Ministry of Defence orders inquiry into Accident at VIZAGAssures safety of the nuclear submarines
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/ministry-of-defence-orders-inquiry-into-accident-at-vizag-2524.html

Pak Saudi – Pak China Defence Cooperation Highlighted

Pak  foreign office underlines strong linkages but is evasive on the specifics

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pak-saudi-%E2%80%93-pak-china-defence-cooperation-highlighted-2525.html

PLA TRACKER
PLA CMC Leaders call for building a powerful military

Leaving no ambiguity, number one and two in the Central Military Commission underline the same point, build a strong military in this generation
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-cmc-leaders-call-for-building-a-powerful-military-2526.html

Royal Bhutan Army gets a Second Lt General
Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Royal Bhutan Army, Major General Batoo Tshering was promoted to Lt Gen, only the second after the legendary Lam Dorji
http://www.security-risks.com/news/bhutans-gets-a-second-lt-general-491.html

Is Bangladesh On the Sights of Al Qaeda?Politics over the video may prove dangerous providing extremists the space that they have been seeking in the ongoing contest Dhaka
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/is-bangladesh-on-the-sights-of-al-qaeda-2520.html

Indian Navy’s Force Accretion 2007 - 2014

28 New platforms were added but officer deficiency is 3000 plus
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-navys-force-accretion-2007---2014-2514.html

Indian Coast Guard Force Accretion 2007 - 2014
21 Coast Guard Stations were commissioned / activated
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-coast-guard-force-accretion-2007---2014-2515.html

NSA level meeting on trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and MaldivesIndia Leads the Maritime Security Architecture in the Indian Ocean
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/nsa-level-meeting-on-trilateral-maritime-security-cooperation-between-india-sri-lanka-and-maldives-2517.html

India Pitches for Net Security Provider Role at ASEAN MEETInaugural Address by External Affairs Minister at Delhi Dialogue VI with ASEAN states.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/india-pitches-for-net-security-provider-role-2519.html

Indian Take on developments in UkraineIndian Opinion is possibly divided over Ukraine between the West and Russia a traditional partner
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/indian-take-on-developments-in-ukraine-2518.html

UN High Commissioner reiterates call for UNHRC to set up international inquiry into Sri Lanka
Derided in Colombo, Navi Pillay remains firm on inquiry
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/un-high-commissioner-reiterates-call-for-unhrc-to-set-up-international-inquiry-into-sri-lanka-2516.html

China defense budget to increase 12.2 pct in 2014
China plans to raise its defense budget by 12.2 percent to 808.2 billion yuan (about 132 billion U.S. dollars) in 2014
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-defense-budget-to-increase-12.2-pct-in-2014-2507.html

US QDR 2014 - Tracing Shifts in India US Defence Relations
Defense Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) emerges as lynchpin of future US India Defence relations says Rahul Bhonsle
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/us-qdr-2014---tracing-shifts-in-india-us-defence-relations-2508.html

Shri AK Antony as Defence Minister -A Look BackMinistry of Defence issues press release outlining Mr A K Antony's achievements as Defence Minister
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/shri-ak-antony-as-defence-minister--a-look-back-2511.html

Resolution on Sri Lanka tabled at the UNHRCLittle Room for Escape for Lanka now
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/resolution-on-sri-lanka-tabled-at-the-unhrc-2512.html

TWO PERSPECTIVES ON UKRAINE

Ukraine coming apart; Background

Ambassador K Gajendra Singh explains the geopolitics of the current stand off in Ukraine

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-coming-apart;-background-2510.html

Ukraine and the 'Little Cold War'
George Friedman outlines the geographic and regional shifts that has led to the current conflict
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-and-the-little-cold-war-2509.html

Bharat Restaurant in Yangon

Indian curry remains popular in Yangon Myanmar's former capital and biggest city

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/bharat-restaurant-in-yangon-2513.html

Indian Navy Chief’s Resignation: A Survey Of The Big Picture
A tribute to the brave hearts and survey of the big picture on the Navy Chief's Resignation
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/navy-chiefs-resignation-a-survey-of-the-big-picture-2495.html

Government Committed to Provide Required Fund to Implement OROP: Antony
Defence Minister Shri AK Antony has assured the Services that the Government was fully committed to implement the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) Policy
http://www.security-risks.com/news/government-committed-to-provide-required-fund-to-implement-orop-antony-488.html

Kukis missive to Home minister opposing Nagas' demand
More Problems for the Naga Peace Process now in the 13th year post  Cease fire as Kukis oppose to Alternate Arrangement
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/kukis-missive-to-home-minister-opposing-nagas-demand-2496.html

MNDF sacks Colonel Ziyad

Continued rumblings in the Maldives National Defence Force as another senior officer is removed.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/mndf-sacks-colonel-ziyad-2497.html

Sri Lanka, Australian naval vessels in Passage Exercise
The exercise provided opportunity for both Navies to rehearse the concept of joint naval operations and to enhance own skills.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-australian-naval-vessels-in-passage-exercise-2498.html

PLA Tracker

Important Developments in the PLA based on Primary Source


CMC chairman’s expositions on defense and army building published for PLA, APF
President Xi Jinping's Important Statements and directions reproduced and distributed at the Regiment level and above
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/cmc-chairmans-expositions-on-defense-and-army-building-published-for-pla-apf-2499.html

Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan visits Djibouti, Pakistan
The contingent included Liu Lei, political commissar of the Xinjiang Military Area Command (MAC)
http://www.security-risks.com/news/chinese-defence-minister-chang-wanquan-visits-djibouti-pakistan-489.html

PLAAF’s actual-combat training measures in 2014

Stress on realistic combat training is one of the directions of CMC Chairman

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/plaafs-actual-combat-training-measures-in-2014-2500.html

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral DK Joshi Resigns
Sad day for the Indian Armed Forces and not just the Navy - Takes responsibility for series of mishaps, perhaps did not recognise the critical state of naval safety standards which had possibly fallen if series of incidents are any indication
http://www.security-risks.com/news/chief-of-naval-staff-admiral-dk-joshi-resigns-487.html

India China Defence Dialogue Frames Peace and Tranquility on the Border
6th India-China Defence and Security Dialogue developments augur well for India China boundary and defence relations in 2014
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/6th-india-china-defence-and-security-dialogue-2493.html

Ukraine Turns From Revolution to RecoveryRevolutions are much easier to make than to recover from says George Friedman
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/ukraine-turns-from-revolution-to-recovery-2494.html

Visit of Army Chief General Bikram Singh to Port Blair
General Bikram Singh is Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff on visit to the Tri-Services Command at Port Blair
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/visit-of-army-chief-general-bikram-singh-to-port-blair-2490.html

Central Police Institute of Medical Sciences Inaugurated
PM's Speech at the Foundation Laying Ceremony of CAPFIMS who now have a strength of 900,000 with 50,000 more to be added.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/central-police-institute-of-medical-sciences-inaugurated-2491.html

Sri Lanka PerspectivesCol R Hariharan outlines the dynamics of developments on UNHRC resolution and fishermen issue between India and Sri Lanka
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-perspectives-2488.html

Burma Army clashes with SSA-S, TNLA in Shan State
May affect talks with ethnic groups as the government’s IPMWC and the Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team – a 13-member delegation representing 18 ethnic armed groups — are scheduled to meet in Rangoon on 8 March to resume peace negotiations.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/burma-army-clashes-with-ssa-s-tnla-in-shan-state-2492.html

Indian Prime Minister Reviews Key Developments
Prime Minister’s speech at the Governors’ Conference reviews key developments in defence and security issues
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/prime-minister-reviews-key-developments-2486.html

Counter Militancy: Review of Reconciliation Process in South Asia

While South Asia is seen by many as the most troubled region, here is a review of a series of talks between militant groups and governments from the Taliban in Af/Pak to Kachin in Myanmar
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/counter-militancy-review-of-reconciliation-process-in-south-asia-2489.html

Indian Army Southern Command delegation visits Sri LankaThe visiting Indian Army delegation also laid floral wreaths at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial.http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-army-southern-command-delegation-visits-sri-lanka-2484.html

A Review of India Pakistan TalksIndia Wants Dialogue to be in atmosphere free of terror and violence MEA States in Parliament
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/a-review-of-india-pakistan-talks-2485.html

Is Burma on the right path to reform?Many in Myanmar concede that Thein Sein’s claim of a much-improved nation since his government came to power in March 2011 is valid says Shwe Aung
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/is-burma-on-the-right-path-to-reform-2487.html
Infrastructure Development of North-Eastern StatesGovernment claims major achievements in infrastructure development in eight North East States inter-alia include augmentation of railway network, augmentation of road connectivity
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/infrastructure-development-of-north-eastern-states-2483.html

India Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somalia
The terrorists attacked the Presidential compound in Mogadishu, Somalia on 21 February 2014 in which several senior officials were among those killed.
http://www.security-risks.com/news/terrorist-attack-in-somalia-on-21-february-2014-486.html

Handing Over of IJT to IAF by HALThe Development of IJT is in the advanced stages of certification with more than 800 test flights completed so far claims Ministry of Defence in Delhi.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/handing-over-of-ijt-to-iaf-by-hal-2482.html

Minister of State for Defence Visits SiachenVisit of Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Jitendra Singh to Siachen Glacier.
Our PLA Tracker had reported visit of Chinese President to extreme cold ares on Chinese Lunar New Year
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/minister-of-state-for-defence-visits-siachen-2479.html

India Opts for SCO Membership But Response from Organisation Not ReceivedThe Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Shrimati Preneet Kaur said in Lok Sabha that India’s interest in becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has been expressed publicly at various SCO fora in the recent past.
http://www.security-risks.com/news/sco-membership-485.html

Hardcore militants lay down arms

In 2013, violence has come down dramatically in Manipur though the challenges of insurgency and terrorism continue as basic grievances remain unaddressed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/hardcore-militants-lay-down-arms-2477.html

Friends of the North East Link With the PeopleAR commemorates Major Khathing on birth anniversary in Manipur taking forward a close relationship that has been built up over the years with the people of the state
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ar-commemorates-major-khathing-on-birth-anniversary-2480.html

Myanmar Army Comes Out Strongly against Constitution Amendment
The people must respect the Constitution says military bloc leader in the parliament
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/the-people-must-respect-the-constitution-military-bloc-leader-2481.html

India Exports Sonars to Myanmar

Bharat Electronics is exporting Sonars to Myanamar as per Ministry of Defence
http://www.security-risks.com/news/exports-of-sonars-by-drdo-484.html