Retrospective by Veterans on Republic Day
http://cj.ibnlive.in.com/the-citizen-journalist-republic-day-special-show/20869/

 

Defence related excerpts in India Japan Joint Statement

Japan will join the Malabar in the coming year giving a fillip to Indo Japan US military triad

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-related-excerpts-in-india-japan-joint-statement-2418.html

Military only at strategic locations in Sri Lanka's North, Defense Secretary saysA lot of military camps that were in North during the war have been removed now and only the ones essential to national security remain at strategic locations, Sri Lanka's Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/military-only-at-strategic-locations-in-sri-lankas-north-defense-secretary-says-2414.html

Indian External Affairs Minister on India China RelationsIndia and China have to cooperate, collaborate. There are strengths that India has and there are strengths that China has says Khurshid
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/external-affairs-minister-on-india-china-relations-2415.html

Salman Khurshid on Internal Challenges in Framing Regional Policy
"Easier to handle our neighbourhood than it is to handle our own people in terms of their perceptions about the neighbourhood".
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/external-affairs-minister-on-internal-challenges-in-framing-regional-policy-2416.html

Indian External Affairs Minister on India Afghanistan Relations

Khurshid affirms commitment to Afghanistan despite the transformation of government and security situation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/external-affairs-minister-on-india-afghanistan-relations-2417.html

Life expectancy increases by 5 years in the past decadeGovernment increases health sector allocation by 335% to Rs 3 lakh crore in 12th Plan says Ministry of Health
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/life-expectancy-increases-by-5-years-in-the-past-decade-2419.html

Talk Asian Cooperative Security and Not Just Balancing China
The temptation to work out a balance of power vis a vis China will be strong but in the long term an Asian cooperative security architecture should be the way ahead as the Japanese and Indian Prime Minister meet today (25 January)
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/talk-asian-cooperative-security-and-not-just-balancing-china-2412.html

India Japan Defence CooperationJapan is the only country with which India has what is called a 2+2, that is the Foreign Secretary and the Defence Secretary on the Indian side with their counterparts on the Japanese side meet regularly.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-japan-defence-cooperation-2411.html

India's military might on display at the Republic Day Parade 2014 - A Preview
Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Arjun Mark II in the forefront
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/republic-day-parade-2014-%E2%80%93-a-curtain-raiser-2413.html

Indian fishermen have no rights to Sri Lanka's Katchatheevu Island, court told
Indian government has informed the Madras High Court that the Indian fishermen have no rights to Sri Lanka's Katchatheevu islet in the Palk Straits.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-fishermen-have-no-rights-to-sri-lankas-katchatheevu-island-court-told-2409.html

Armed ethnic groups disagree over federal army issue in Myanmar
Armed ethnic groups attending a conference in Kayin State have disagreed over references to a federal army in a draft ceasefire agreement to be negotiated with the government giving conflicting signals
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/armed-ethnic-groups-disagree-over-federal-army-issue-2410.html

Republic Day security alert in general and at major airports in India
http://www.security-risks.com/alerts/republic-day-alert-at-major-airports-in-india-134.html

India calls for end to the civil war and suffering in Syria
External Affairs Minister's Statement at the International Conference on Syria (Geneva-II)
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/india-calls-for-end-to-the-civil-war-and-suffering-in-syria-2408.html

The Geopolitics of the Syrian Civil WarThere are good reasons for deep skepticism for Geneva 2 feels Reva Bhalla of Stratfor

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-geopolitics-of-the-syrian-civil-war-2404.html

Sri Lanka, Maldives agree to strengthen relations, combat transnational crime
Following the bilateral talks, Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed three agreements to further cooperation between the two nations as the new President of Maldives looks to consolidate relations with immediate neigbhours India and Sri Lanka
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-maldives-agree-to-strengthen-relations-combat-transnational-crime-2406.html

Federal army essential, say armed ethnic groups in Myanmar

In a positive development, Myanmar armed groups indicate acceptance of  federal army, but want a discussion on the role of the same.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/federal-army-essential-say-armed-ethnic-groups-2407.html

Indian fishermen were well within Sri Lanka's territorial waters - NavySri Lankan Navy arrested 25 Indian fishermen for poaching well within the country's waters, the Navy said.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-fishermen-were-well-within-sri-lankas-territorial-waters---navy-2402.html

CorCom boycotts Republic DayIn what is a ritual the militant groups in Manipur have boycotted the Republic Day though this is increasingly having less effect
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/corcom-boycotts-republic-day-2403.html

China PLA Tracker - Primary source inputs

China builds army 'with peace in mind' claim Chinese Analysts
China Military Online quoting China Daily stated that it may take time for traditional powers in the Asia-Pacific to become accustomed to a stronger Chinese military.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-builds-army-with-peace-in-mind-claim-chinese-analysts-2405.html

DEFENCE BRANDING/NORTH EAST/MANIPUR/MYANMAR/SOUTH ASIA SAARC/PLA TRACKER

BRANDING FOR DEFENCE COMPANIES IN INDIA
DEFEXPO provides a one stop shop for branding by defence companies, but mere presence will not help, a branding strategy specific to each enterprise and each product would be necessary.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/branding-for-defence-companies-in-india-2399.html

Indian PM Reviews Projects in North East

Prime Minister reviews the key projects in the North East along with Chief Ministers of states to give a push to development
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/indian-pm-reviews-projects-in-north-east-2395.html

Centre warns UNC against national project disturbance threat
The centre has issued a stern warning to Manipur based United Naga Council saying it will not tolerate any disturbance of national projects – Trans Asian Railway line and 400 KV power grid transmission line in the state.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/indian-pm-reviews-projects-in-north-east-2395.html

Inter-faith dialogue focuses on building peace
The religious roots of social harmony was the focus of an inter-faith dialogue held in Yangon on January 19 given the challenges faced by a transforming Myanmar
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/inter-faith-dialogue-focuses-on-building-peace-2397.html

Emerging South Asia in the 21st Century
Speech by Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh at the session on 'Emerging South Asia in the 21st Century' at 5th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave held in New Delhi (17 January 2014)
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/emerging-south-asia-in-the-21st-century-2398.html

China PLA Tracker - Primary Source Information on PLA
PLA General Staff maps out military training work in 2014"Instructions lays emphasis on actual-combat-based training so that training can truly fulfill the essential requirements demanded by modern warfare"
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-general-staff-maps-out-military-training-work-in-2014-2401.html

Chinese Military required to purchase domestic brand vehicles
China's armed forces have been told to choose domestic brand cars when procuring military vehicles
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinese-military-required-to-purchase-domestic-brand-vehicles-2400.html

Pakistan Internal, Rashtriya Rifles, Indo Pakistan Commerce, Myanmar Peace and PLA Tracker - Hyper sonic Missile, Lanzhou Theater in focus

Pakistan’s National Security Dilemma: Prioritising Internal Security
Constraining the ISI and anti India non state actors and focusing on combating the multiple mutinies within including Jihadi extremist, tribal, sectarian and criminal groups is the answer to the country’s security dilemma. Will the duo of Sharifs (PM and Army Chief) and Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan reach the same conclusion remains to be seen?
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistans-national-security-dilemma-prioritising-internal-security-2388.html

Rashtriya Rifles Outline Commitment to Kashmir PeaceNinth Rashtriya Rifles Biennial Conference sustains commitment to peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/rashtriya-rifles-outline-commitment-to-kashmir-peace-2391.html

Non-Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA), New Norms for Indo Pakistan Trade
Joint Press Statement of the Commerce Ministers of India and Pakistan attempts to clarify the terms of NDMA
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/non-discriminatory-market-access-ndma-new-norms-for-indo-pakistan-trade-2389.html

Myanmar President allocates Kyat 7 billion for peace process
The allocation, the first to directly cover the cost of the peace talks, is for the fiscal year beginning on April 1.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-president-allocates-k7-billion-for-peace-process-2390.html

PLA Tracker Primary Source News of the China's PLA
Fan Changlong VC of CMC demands CPC loyalty
Fan Changlong, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, said the Communist Party of China (CPC) exercises absolute leadership over the military
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/fan-changlong-vc-of-cmc-demands-cpc-loyalty-2392.html

China seeks to calm US fears over Hypersonic missile
Western media have been playing up the significance of the hypersonic missile delivery vehicle test, India must activate the BrahMos hypersonic programme
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-seeks-to-calm-us-fears-over-hypersonic-missile-2393.html

Member Politburo of CPC, Fan Changlong Inspects Lanzhou Theater
A repeat of Chairman CMC Xi Jinping visit to Lanzhou theater in January 2013, signifies importance given to this theater which includes Aksai Chin
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/member-politburo-of-cpc-fan-changlong-inspects-lanzhou-theater-2394.html

Commissioning of Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS ‘Abhinav’
An integrated  platform for undertaking multifarious close-coast missions such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and medical evacuation.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/commissioning-of-fast-patrol-vessel-icgs-%E2%80%98abhinav-2384.html

India Expanding Presence in International Defence Shows
Indian Defence Technologies on Display at Bahrain International Airshow after a large display at Seoul ADEX in November.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/indian-defence-technologies-on-display-at-bahrain-international-airshow-2385.html

ALSO INDIA AT ADEX SEOUL

http://www.security-risks.com/news/drdo-to-lead-indian-team-at-seoul-adex-2013-418.html

Sri Lanka and Brazil agree to cooperate in defense
Sri Lankan Defense Secretary and the Brazilian minister signed agreement formalizing the partnership of the two countries on military cooperation.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-and-brazil-agree-to-cooperate-in-defense-2386.html

Myanmar Government plans to reduce military spending
Lt-Gen Wai Lwin said the total allocation for military spending would be 2,282 billion kyats, of which about 1,215 billion kyats would be spent on construction for defense purposes. Down by 13.66% from previous year
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-government-plans-to-reduce-military-spending-2387.html

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http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/two-chinese-war-ships-arrive-at-sri-lankas-eastern-trincomalee-port-2380.html

India major thrust to secure oil assets abroad
Bilaterals with Oil Ministers of Ecuador, Uganda, Canada, Sudan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan held on sidelines of Petrotech 2014
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/india-major-thrust-to-secure-oil-assets-abroad-2381.html

First women military officers appointed to parliament in Myanmar
The first women officers appointed to join the military bloc in parliament since it convened nearly three years ago after the 2010 elections have been sworn in as members of the Pyithu Hluttaw.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/first-women-military-officers-appointed-to-parliament-2382.html

The Gaza Withdrawal and Israel's Permanent DilemmaGeorge Friedman reflects on Israel's security dilemma on the death of Ariel Sharon
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-gaza-withdrawal-and-israels-permanent-dilemma-2383.html

Key Afghanistan Meets in DelhiInternational Contact Group on Afghanistan and Pakistan  and Heart of Asia conferences to be held in Delhi
http://www.security-risks.com/news/key-afghanistan-meets-in-delhi-474.html