Myanmar Presidency Ropes in Military Chief

Myanmar’s Military Chief speaks out

Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gave his first ever interview to Channel News Asia on January 27 in Nay Pyi Daw.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-military-chief-speaks-out-4254.html

Understanding West Asian Developments

Mind the Gap or Review of Clash of Civilisations

Jay Ogilvy of Stratfor reviews the present situation in West Asia from the prism of the classic by Samuel Huntington – Clash of Civilisations Charlie Hebdo attack and its aftermath in streets and in press tempt one to dust off Samuel Huntington's 1996 book.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/mind-the-gap-or-review-of-clash-of-civilisations-4255.html

Maldives Political Crisis

Pistol and explosive device found at Nazim’s home, says Police Commissioner

Ismail Humaam Hamid   says Maldives Police Services revealed that it found pistol and makeshift explosive device at home of Colonel (retired) Mohamed Nazim, former Defence Minister

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/pistol-and-explosive-device-found-at-nazims-home-says-police-commissioner-4251.html

China in Myanmar

Myanmar-China oil pipeline opens

Pipeline transporting oil from Myanmar’s coast through to Yunnan, has been inaugurated in trial operation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-china-oil-pipeline-opens-4252.html

China raps ‘distorted’ New York Times Myanmar editorial

China denies report of exploiting Myanmar’s resources

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/china-raps-%E2%80%98distorted-new-york-times-myanmar-editorial-4253.html

PLA Primary Source News

Third-generation warships to be commissioned in PLA navy

It is reported that the Hudong Shipyard launched 3 large and medium-size surface warships simultaneously.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/third-generation-warships-to-be-commissioned-to-pla-navy-4247.html

Security concerns put PLA on neighborhood watch

Operations at some PLA bases have been disrupted by encroachment of residential buildings.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/security-concerns-put-pla-on-neighborhood-watch-4248.html

Indian Project Management

PMO  to Monitor Large Projects

Prime Minister said big projects involving large investment would be monitored by PMO.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/pms-remarks-at-india-us-ceo-forum-4236.html

North East India

North East: Move to resolve Autonomous Councils

Narendra Modi in August last year constituted central committee to look into Autonomous Councils in the North East

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/north-east-move-to-resolve-autonomous-councils-4190.html

Pak China Military Cooperation

Pakistani air commodore: 11 countries want to purchase JF-17

JF-17 fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan facing strong competition from "Mirage 2000" fighter of France in Egyptian market

PLA Primary Source News

PLA vows improved discipline in wake of Xu Caihou case

A senior officer of PLA vowed to eliminate negative influence of corruption case of former senior commander Xu Caihou.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-vows-improved-discipline-in-wake-of-xu-caihou-case-4244.html

PLA strengthens Xinjiang forces to foil terror attacks

China is strengthening its military power in its northwestern frontier region bordering Afghanistan and Central Asia.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/pla-strengthens-xinjiang-forces-to-foil-terror-attacks-4246.html

Expert: China's J-10B fighter superior to main fighters of neighbors

Pictures showed that 14 J-10B fighters painted with mark of PLAAF were parking apron at airport of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Co Ltd.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/expert-chinas-j-10b-fighter-superior-to-main-fighters-of-neighbors-4249.html

PLA deploys military training tasks in 2015

GSH of Chinese PLA recently issued Instructions on Military Training Tasks in 2015 for the PLA.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-deploys-military-training-tasks-in-2015-4250.html

FOCUS EUROPE – India needs to increase understanding of what is going on in Europe if it wants to fulfill the ambitions of being on the global high table which were outlined during the Obama visit –

Two substantive articles below

Greeks Initiate Revolt against Neo-liberal Capitalism

Ambassador K.Gajendra Singh explains what is behind the crisis in Greece and Argentina            

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/greeks-initiate-revolt-against-neo-liberal-capitalism-4242.html

The New Drivers of Europe's Geopolitics

George Friedman outlines what challenges are likely to be faced by Europe in the coming months

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/the-new-drivers-of-europes-geopolitics-4243.html

Myanmar Falling to China US Battles

Myanmar - battleground for super powers

As Myanmar progress towards democracy China facing heat while Washington is pushing to entrench itself in Nay Pyi Daw.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/rebel-coalition-leader-says-myanmar-cease-fire-could-come-in-march-4239.html

Peace talks in Myanmar

Rebel Coalition Leader Says Myanmar Cease-Fire Could Come in March

Khun Okkar chairman of NCCT confirmed he received an invitation to attend Feb. 12 Union Day meeting from President Thein Sein

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar---battleground-for-super-powers-4230.html

Manipur Terrorism

Six IED explosions mark R-Day celebration in State

Altogether six powerful Improvised Explosive Devices exploded on Republic day in different places of State.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/six-ied-explosions-mark-r-day-celebration-in-state-4240.html

J & K Integration

Influential persons on motivational tour from J&K meets Rajnath Singh

Political personalities from Doda interior met up with the Union Home Minister

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/influential-persons-on-motivational-tour-from-jk-meets-rajnath-singh-4241.html

India Sri Lanka Relations

Back to back visits of Sri Lanka and India leaders

To strengthen relationship leaders of Sri Lanka and India will visit each other's country back to back in next two months.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/back-to-back-visits-of-sri-lanka-and-india-leaders-4238.html

Obama Visit – Summary of Key Strategic and Defence Related Statements

Defence and Homeland Security Cooperation

Prime Minister Modi and President Obama welcomed efforts made by both sides to expand bilateral defence cooperation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-and-homeland-security-cooperation-4233.html

Indo US - Global Issues and Regional Consultations

Leaders agreed to expand their efforts to assist other developing countries and address global development.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/indo-us---global-issues-and-regional-consultations-4234.html

India-U.S. Delhi Declaration of Friendship

The Declaration makes tangible and enduring the commitment of our two countries to harness the inherent potential.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/india-u.s.-delhi-declaration-of-friendship-4235.html

China in South Asia – Is that reason for Indian reference to South China Sea?

China dismisses Nasheed’s claim of military base in Laamu Atoll

Ismail Humaam Hamid says China denied former President Mohamed Nasheed’s suggestions that Maldivian government planning to hand over Laamu Atoll to China.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/china-dismisses-nasheeds-claim-of-military-base-in-laamu-atoll-4229.html

Global Hotspots - Yemen

Understanding the Conflict in Yemen

The Junction of Gulf of Aden and Red Sea manifests compelling geopolitical and strategic value for global economies.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/understanding-the-conflict-in-yemen-4231.html

Naxal Strategy

Maoist new strategy in Chhattisgarh

In the aftermath of massive combing operations in Chhattisgarh Maoist are reportedly shaken and are reviewing their strategy

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/maoist-new-strategy-in-chhattisgarh-4232.html

India Sri Lanka relations

India ready to take bilateral relationship to next level with new government of Sri Lanka

Indian relations with Sri Lanka under review after new government takes charge

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/india-ready-to-take-bilateral-relationship-to-next-level-with-new-government-of-sri-lanka-4237.html

Obama Visit

First Cut - PM Modi's Media Statement with President Obama – Primary Source

Renewing commitment to peace and stability in the Asia Pacific

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/pm-modis-media-statement-with-president-obama-4228.html

India Russia Relations

India-Russia Defence Relations Gather Momentum

A visit of the Defence Minister of Russia on eve of US President Barack Obama is significant

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-russia-defence-relations-gather-momentum-4226.html

North East

Sharmila re-arrested, booked under the same charge of             

Irom Sharmila’s quest for justice and human rights continues

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sharmila-re-arrested-booked-under-the-same-charge-of-4222.html

Sri Lanka government transition

Sri Lanka terminates military leadership training in education sector

New Government goes in for demilitarization of the civilian sector

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-terminates-military-leadership-training-in-education-sector-4223.html

J & K Political Space

J & K Govt Formation Gathers Pace

BJP and PDP Coalition to form government in coming days, No withdrawal of AFSPA or Article 370

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/j-k-govt-formation-gathers-pace-4224.html

Pakistan Counter Terrorism

New list of banned outfits in Pakistan

Pak bans a number of outfits though ambiguity remains

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/new-list-of-banned-outfits-in-pakistan-4225.html

Developments Ukraine

Red Alert: Rocket Fire Could Signal New Offensive on Mariupol

Stratfor raises alert over events in Ukraine

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/red-alert-rocket-fire-could-signal-new-offensive-on-mariupol-4227.html

Indo US Defence Relations the Challenges

Indo US Defence Cooperation: “Communications,” Gap

An article of 2010 which outlines why India will not sign the CISMOA with the United States, despite the media buzz. Not much has changed in 2015

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/indo-us-defence-cooperation-communications-gap-913.html

India Mongolia Defence Relations

Joint India Mongolia Exercise

Tenth India Mongolia Joint Training Exercise commenced  with an impressive opening ceremony at Gwalior on 23 January 2015.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/joint-india-mongolia-exercise-4220.html

North East

Sharmila released from judicial custody, rearrested

Imphal Free Press outlines the saga of Irom Sharmila, human rights crusader

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sharmila-released-from-judicial-custody-4214.html

Myanmar Ethnic Peace

Negotiators say Myanmar’s Union Day peace deal unlikely

Phanida outlines the challenges faced in Myanmar’s peace process

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/negotiators-say-myanmars-union-day-peace-deal-unlikely-4216.html

MHA to launch a security web portal

Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has decided to launch a web portal ‘MySecurity.in’.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/mha-to-launch-a-security-web-portal-4219.html

India Sri Lanka Relations

India aims to enhance and qualitatively improve ties with Sri Lanka

India and  Sri Lanka set to review long term relations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-aims-to-enhance-and-qualitatively-improve-ties-with-sri-lanka-4193.html

Jammu and Kashmir

Major infiltration bid foiled by BSF along Indo-Pak border

BSF Troops maintaining high alert along International Border of Indo-Pak border to foil infiltration into Indian Territory.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/major-infiltration-bid-foiled-by-bsf-along-indo-pak-border-4221.html

India Spain Defence Relations

Minister of Defence of Spain, Pedro Morenés In India from 28^th

Following Russian Defence Minister and President Obama, Minister of Defence of Spain, Pedro Morenés will be in India from 28th January

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/minister-of-defence-of-spain-pedro-moren%C3%A9s-in-india-from-28th-4215.html

Maldives Defence Forces

Changes brought to senior MNDF positions

More Changes in Maldives Defence Forces after removal of Defence Minister

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/changes-brought-to-senior-mndf-positions-4217.html

Bangladesh Political Situation

Political crisis in Bangladesh: January 2015 update

UK House of Commons Library Issues Standard Note on the crisis in Bangladesh

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/political-crisis-in-bangladesh-jan-2015-4218.html

Sri Lanka Political Transition and Relations With India

Sri Lanka PM says previous regime played China against India

PM Ranil has promised a balanced approach between India and China

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-pm-says-previous-regime-played-china-against-india-4188.html

India, Sri Lanka exchange fishermen at maritime border

Sri Lanka and India exchanged fishermen who were detained in each other's jails for trespassing.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-sri-lanka-exchange-fishermen-at-maritime-border-4207.html

NDRF Celebrates 10th Raising Day

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 10th Raising Day.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/ndrf-celebrates-10th-raising-day-4208.html

Counter Naxalism

21St Meeting of Eastern Zonal Council Held in Patna

Union Home minister Shri Rajnath Singh has assured all possible assistance to four eastern states.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/21st-meeting-of-eastern-zonal-council-held-in-patna-4180.html