National Security Adviser Calls for Indian Theory on Geopolitics

Menon debunked the George Tanham assertion that India lacks strategic culture saying it only denotes that the west does not accept autonomy in strategic thinking and practice
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/national-security-adviser-calls-for-indian-theory-on-geopolitics-2296.html

Shambhu says statement taken out of context, UNC bandh uncalled for
Naga talks go into a spin as UNC raises issues over MHA Joint Secy statement to media
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/shambhu-says-statement-taken-out-of-context-unc-bandh-uncalled-for-2297.html

Look west: where Burma meets India
A comprehensive view by Feliz Solomon on the emerging India Myanmar relations in the light of the border dispute
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/look-west-where-burma-meets-india-2298.html

Video of Russian Spetsnaz Troops in ActionA view of how the Russian Special Forces  carry out their training and the high standards of efficiency and effectiveness [Courtesy Cmde PP Batra]
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Mobille Subscribers 75 percent of India's Population
Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data as on 31st October 2013 shows over 900 telecom connections in the country of 1.2 billion plus
http://www.security-risks.com/news/mobille-subscribers-75-percent-of-population-458.html

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Fires Missile Killing the Target

The long delayed LCA is finally taking off the development platform and may be cleared in December after the Defence Minister gingered up the DRDO

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/tejas-light-combat-aircraft-fires-missile-killing-the-target-2284.html

IAF's First Supersonic Jet to be Aviation FolkloreThe legendary MiG 21 FL is retired from the IAF, the fighter played a stellar role in the 1965 and 1971 wars
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/iafs-first-supersonic-jet-to-be-aviation-folklore-2285.html

The Future of OPEC

Given the possibility of both Iran and Iraq oil and gas taps opening there are likely to be fundamental shifts in OPEC, Stratfor analyses some of the implications in the energy sector

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-future-of-opec-2283.html

Militant groups responsible for 99 violent incidents
Manipur the most violent state in North East, bloodshed is attributed to the myriad militant groups in the state
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/militant-groups-responsible-for-99-violent-incidents-2286.html

China opens up to Aung Suu Kyi as the first NLD Delegation visits Beijing
NLD delegation departs for China in a major outreach by Beijing as it has also invited Suu Kyi for a visit which may be coming in the months ahead.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/nld-delegation-departs-for-china-2287.html

Is China’s PLA Resisting Party Attempts for Reforms?

Rahul Bhonsle outlines indicattions that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) does not seem to be too happy with reforms outlined by the Third Plenum of the Communist Party
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/is-chinas-pla-resisting-party-attempts-for-reforms-2282.html

Sri Lanka Most Militarised in South Asia?Findings of the Global Militarization Index (GMI) 2013 published by Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) reveal Sri Lanka is ranked highest at 36 followed by Pakistan 47.http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/sri-lanka-most-militarised-in-south-asia-2278.html

“Prospects And Problems Of Look East Policy (LEP) In Manipur”
Khwairakpam Gajananda highlights that the positivity of LEP on Manipur’s economy will out weight the negative impacts, if certain policies or programs are taken up by the GoM.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/prospects-and-problems-of-look-east-policy-in-manipur-2279.html


NLD patron speaks out against US military support for Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army)
Win Ko KoLatt outlines why the NLD opposing Myanmar Army and American military cooperation?
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/nld-patron-speaks-out-against-us-military-support-for-tatmadaw-2280.html

Reactions from Gulf States on Iran Nuclear Deal
Riad Kahwaji, CEO, INEGMA states that Hot Middle East Spring as Landmark Events Coincide with Nuclear Talks that Could be Undermined by Some U.S. Regional Allies
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/reactions-from-gulf-states-on-iran-nuclear-deal-2281.html

ISIS says India Expanding Capacity for Weapons Grade Uranium

Based on Imagery Analysis ISIS claims that India constructing a second facility at RMP Mysore which will expand capacity for enrichment
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/isis-says-india-expanding-capacity-for-weapons-grade-uranium-2274.html
Ambassador K Gajendra Singh on Shifting Dynamics in West AsiaAmbassador K Gajendra Singh highlights growing influence of Russia and China in West Asia in the light of Saudi intelligence Chief's meeting with President Putin
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/ambassador-k-gajendra-singh-on-shifting-dynamics-in-west-asia-2275.html

Union Home Minister’s Inaugural Address at India-US Police Chiefs Conference
Urges technology partners from both countries to join hands with each other, and with law enforcement agencies in India and the US, to create an institutional framework to deploy innovative technologies and enhance research to upgrade expertise in various fields of Homeland Security in the larger public interest.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/union-home-ministers-inaugural-address-at-india-us-police-chiefs-conference-2277.html

Statement by Indian Foreign Secretary at the meeting with Editors in DhakaIn a oblique reference to the ongoing stand off in Dhaka, Sujatha Singh calls for
dialogue to resolve the impasse - "Democracy also means the ability to resolve differences through dialogue and peaceful means, without recourse to violence. We are concerned by the ongoing violence and we hope that wisdom and maturity will prevail".
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/statement-by-foreign-secretary-at-the-meeting-with-editors-in-dhaka-2276.html

Anand Sharma Resolute In Defence of Farmers and the PoorIndia Defends Food security at WTO meet in Bali
http://www.security-risks.com/news/anand-sharma-resolute-in-defence-of-farmers-and-the-poor-451.html

Indian Navy - Beyond Platform Centrism

On Navy Day reflections on what the Indian Navy needs to do to look beyond inducting platforms and guarding the coast line
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-navy---beyond-platform-centrism-2270.html

CCP Third Plenum and China’s Military Reforms
Under the circmstances with difference in the budgetary allotments as well “Catching up,” may become trailing for the Indian armed forces by 2020.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/ccp-third-plenum-and-chinas-military-reforms-2271.html

Strategic Nuclear Environment: Pakistan, Iran & North Korea

A hard hitting article by Ambassador K Gajendra Singh outlines the backgrond and import of the recent nuclear deal between Iran and the US.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/strategic-nuclear-environment-pakistan-iran-north-korea-2272.html

‘We are bound to the constitution and only the constitution’: Ye Htut

President Thein Sein's spokesperson responds to Suu Kyi as the battle for Constitution reform in Myanmar intensifies
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/%E2%80%98we-are-bound-to-the-constitution-and-only-the-constitution-ye-htut-2273.html

Civil Military Relations in South AsiaRahul Bhonsle reviews Civil Military relations in all countries of South  Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and India
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/civil-military-relations-in-south-asia-2268.html

India seeks consultative approach to Thailand Impasse
India has important stakes in stability in Thailand given the trade and tourism relations with Bangkok
http://www.security-risks.com/news/india-seeks-consultative-approach-to-thailand-impasse-449.html

India offers US $ 1 Million Funds for destruction of Syria's chemical weapons
The move will also pitch India on the high table in Geneva II talks on Syria being held in January
http://www.security-risks.com/news/india-offers-us-1-million-funds-for-destruction-of-syrias-chemical-weapons-450.html
Traditional Political Forces to the Fore in Nepal Elections
The Maoists received a clear drubbing attributable largely to people's disenchantment with infighting of the past few years driving Nepal Congres and CPN UML to the fore in elections
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/traditional-political-forces-to-the-fore-2269.html

Myanmar - Govt rejection of quadripartite meeting ‘unacceptable’: NLD
Suu Kyi has hardened her stand on Constitution review seeks to have early talks with army amongst others
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/govt-rejection-of-quadripartite-meeting-%E2%80%98unacceptable-nld-2267.html

Bilateral Security Agreement: Loya Jirga Proposes Karzai Disposes
2,500-person Loya Jirga voted in favor of the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA),President Hamid Karzai maintained that he will not sign the accord until the U.S. meets his preconditions.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/bilateral-security-agreement-loya-jirga-proposes-karzai-disposes-2262.html

India Afghan Relations: The Chabahar Angle
A transit agreement between Afghanistan, India and Iran for activation of the Chabahar port on the Iranian eastern coastline is being planned.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/india-afghan-relations-the-chabahar-angle-2263.html

India China - Taking BDCA Forward
If both countries are serious over BDCA, winter till April 2013 may be a good period to work out SOPs conforming the Agreement on LAC amidst other developments reviewed including Hand in Hand
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-china---taking-bdca-forward-2264.html

Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF): Crisis Within
Polarisation in the armed forces which was evident during the elections may be a cause of concern for the new government in Maldives.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/maldives-national-defence-forces-mndf-crisis-within-2265.html

Next Steps for the U.S.-Iran Deal

Stratfor analysis on what could be the next steps in US Iran nuclear deal
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/next-steps-for-the-u.s.-iran-deal-2266.html