Admiral RK Dhowan Appointed the New CNS

Vice Chief Takes Over almost two months after resignation by Admiral D K Joshi

http://www.security-risks.com/news/admiral-rk-dhowan-appointed-the-new-cns-502.html

Lieutenant General Konsam Himalay Singh takes over White Corps

The First three star general from the North East who makes it on his own merit

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/lieutenant-general-konsam-himalay-singh-takes-over-white-corps-2637.html

Vice President Ansari Calls For Trade Expansion as  Strategy for Economic Security

Vice President Addresses at Golden Jubilee and 48th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/vice-president-ansari-calls-for-trade-expansion-2640.html

Turkish Premier Ecevit consulted Bhagavad Geeta  in war and peace

K Gajendra Singh former Ambassador to Turkey reminiscences on some highlights in India Turkey relations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/turkish-premier-ecevit-consulted-bhagavad-geeta-in-war-and-peace-2638.html

UN investigation on Sri Lanka to examine a broad range of information and evidence

OHCHR will begin the process of establishing an investigation on Sri Lanka's alleged violations of human rights and assessing the evidence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/un-investigation-on-sri-lanka-2634.html

Portal ‘Railsaver’ to Improve Energy Efficiency on Indian Railways Inaugurated

New Strides by Indian Railways to enhance energy efficiency and contribute to energy security

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/portal-%E2%80%98railsaver-to-improve-energy-efficiency-on-indian-railways-inaugurated-2641.html

India - Visa-on-Arrival Extended to South Korea

In a notable outreach to Seoul, India extends Visa on Arrival even as by end of the Year 180 countries will have this facility

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/visa-on-arrival-extended-to-south-korea-2636.html

SIPRI Flags increase in military spending across the World       

The fall in the global total comes from decreases in Western countries, led by the United States, and despite increases in all other regions. In fact, military spending in the rest of the world excluding the USA increased by 1.8 per cent

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/sipri-flags-increase-in-military-spending-across-the-world-2629.html

Fisherman Talks Between Sri Lanka & India

The Tamil Nadu Government Monday agreed to Sri Lanka's proposal to hold the next round of fishermen level talks between the fishermen of the two sides on 12th and 13th of May, 2014 in Colombo.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/fisherman-talks-between-sri-lanka-india-2627.html

Nepal Chief Visits Malaysia        

Chief of Army Staff Gaurav SJB Rana on a four-day official visit

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepal-chief-visit-to-malaysia-2628.html

Security Flagged on Iran Pakistan Border Areas 

Activities of the Jaish el Adl a Sunni extremist group has raised concerns 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/security-flagged-on-iran-pakistan-border-areas-2631.html

3,000 displaced by recent Kachin fighting in Myanmar

Clashes between Burmese military forces and troops from the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) began

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/3000-displaced-by-recent-kachin-fighting-2632.html

MNDF to acquire two robots

Minister of Defense Mohamed Nazim today told local media that the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) is seeking to acquire two robot

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/mndf-to-acquire-two-robots-2630.html

MH 370 and ISAR 2014 In Kuala Lumpur

ISAR 2014 now takes place, from 17th to 19th June 2014 at Kuala Lumpur in the unfortunate back drop of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airline Flight MH 370.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/mh-370-and-isar-2014-in-kuala-lumpur-2633.html

REVIVING THE SILK ROAD

China's Ambassador to India Ambassador Wei Wei calls for reviving maritime and land silk roads

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/reviving-the-silk-road-2621.html

Rise of religious fundamentalism bodes ill for the subcontinent

In our era ,a very unfortunate , regressive and game changer development in the last quarter of 20th-century has been the rise of religious fundamentalism and obscurantism says Ambassador K Gajendra Singh

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/rise-of-religious-fundamentalism-bodes-ill-for-the-subcontinent-2620.html

Science, Technology, Research, Innovation in Defence Equipment (STRIDE – 2014)

Vishakhapatnam, 25, 26, 27 July 2014

Centre for Advancement of Science, Technology, Law and Engineering (CASTLE) conducting innovative seminar on defence technology in Vizag.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/stride-2014-organised-by-castle-2626.html

China PLA Tracker

Primary source articles on the PLA

China's Defence Minister Vows No Territorial Compromise

China's armed forces shoulder the mission of safeguarding the security of sovereignty and the integrity of territory, always ready to address all kinds of threats and challenges, according to Chang.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinas-defense-minister-vows-no-territorial-compromise-2625.html

Chinese, U.S. defense chief vow to boost new type military ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping described the content of this kind of relationship with "no conflict and no confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation", which revealed the characteristics of bilateral relations, said Chang.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinese-u.s.-defense-chief-vow-to-boost-new-type-military-ties-2624.html

Xi Calls for Better Anti Terror Forces

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the country's armed police forces to forcefully act against terrorism, to safeguard national security and social stability.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/xi-calls-for-better-anti-terror-forces-2623.html

China protects soldiers' rights

Chinese authorities made public on Sunday a guideline on national defense and the rights of the servicemen and their families.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-protects-soldiers-rights-2622.html

Indian Elections: The Security ParadigmCivil and police administration under the EC conduct this massive exercise, which has matured over the years outlines Rahul Bhonsle. With sustained round the clock vigil, the voter can cast his ballot with a reasonable peace of mind even in the worst affected areas.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/indian-elections-the-security-paradigm-2611.html

Kashmir:  No separatist detentions ahead of Lok Sabha pollsIn signs of political progress, unlike previous polls, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided not to detain separatist politicians and activists ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/kashmir-no-separatist-detentions-ahead-of-lok-sabha-polls-2610.html

Maoist Truce Offer: Disrupting Political Discourse

A singular success for the Congress led UPA is sustained drop in violence in Naxal affected areas, which has possibly led to offer of truce a tactical gambit by rebels
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/maoist-truce-offer-disrupting-political-discourse-2607.html

Review of the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit The HagueAmb. Bhaswati Mukherjee reviews the progress made in the third NSS including the Indian point of view
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/review-of-the-3rd-nuclear-security-summit-the-hague-2608.html

UNFPA under fire over census roleThe latest criticism follows the riots targeting the homes, offices and warehouses of UN agencies and international non-government organisations in the Rakhine State capital, Sittwe, late last month.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/unfpa-under-fire-over-census-role-2613.html

Climate Change Vulnerability a Variable Says IPCCThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says risks from a changing climate depend strongly on the amount of future climate change.
Increasing magnitudes of warming expand likelihood of severe and pervasive impacts that may  be surprising or irreversible.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/climate-change-vulnerability-a-variable-says-ipcc-2609.html

Turkey and Israel May Reconcile After Years of Tension
Israel and Turkey currently find themselves isolated in the region, giving both countries a reason to begin working together again, especially now that Turkey's ruling party has consolidated its power in the recent elections and feels more secure against a domestic backlash.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/turkey-and-israel-may-reconcile-after-years-of-tension-2606.html

“Siachen Pioneers” Celebrate Golden JubileeDuring its 50 years of outstanding service to the nation, 114 HU has been awarded the President’s Standard in 1996, Unit Citation by the Chief of Air Staff in 2004 and a place in the Limca Book for World Records for the highest helicopter landing at a density altitude of 25,140 feet.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/siachen-pioneers-celebrate-golden-jubilee-2603.html
MARITIME STRATEGY AND INDIAN OCEANThere are few other navies, today, which can boast of such a calibrated build-up of capabilities and professional competence as the Indian Navy says Colonel Saji Abraham while outlining the maritime strategy for India in the Indian Ocean
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maritime-strategy-and-indian-ocean-2605.html

BJP MANIFESTO - PRIMARY SOURCE DETAILS ON SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY - [Note- Foreign and Security Policy details of Manifesto of Congress Party has already been circulated on 30 March]

Secure Indians - Zero Tolerance on Terrorism, Extremism and Crime
Offers to look at security as a comprehensive all aspects issue beyond military security
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/secure-indians---zero-tolerance-on-terrorism-extremism-and-crime-2598.html

Internal Security - Manifesto of BJP
Revamp of internal security system promised
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/internal-security--agenda-of-bjp-2599.html

External Security  Agenda of BJP
Modernisation of armed forces and defence production processes proposed
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/external-security-agenda-of-bjp-2600.html

BJP to Review Nuclear Doctrine - See the Primary Source
Study in detail India's nuclear doctrine, and revise and update it, to make it relevant to challenges of current times says the manifesto
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/bjp-to-review-nuclear-doctrine-2601.html

BJP Manifesto on Foreign Relations - Nation First, Universal Brotherhood
Emphasis on Soft power to sell India brand
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/foreign-relations---nation-first-universal-brotherhood-2602.html

Raksha Mantri  A K Antony – Defends Performance in Media Interviews

Claims Indian Armed Forces have been modernised like never before during his tenure.http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/raksha-mantri-a-k-antony-%E2%80%93-defends-performance-in-media-interviews-2597.html

 U.S. Defense Policy in the Wake of the Ukrainian Affair
George Friedman recommends a review of conventional war fighting capability and reconstitution of decisive force
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/u.s.-defense-policy-in-the-wake-of-the-ukrainian-affair-2592.html

Bangladesh Navy’s Ming Class Subs Coming
Dhaka is purchasing two submarines from China in a deal that has portends of increasing militarisation of the Bay of Bengal.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-navys-ming-class-subs-coming-2595.html

Sri Lanka questions legality of the UN probe, says will not cooperate
Sri Lanka's external Affairs Minister, Prof. G. L. Peiris addressing the Foreign Correspondents' Association said that the government had not accepted the UN investigations due to concerns over its legality, fairness, and some conflict of interest issues.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-questions-legality-of-the-un-probe-says-will-not-cooperate-2593.html

Nagaland: Will not interfere in LS polls: NSCN (K)
The NSCN-K/GPRN Zeliangrong region has notified that it will not get involved or interfere in the ensuing 16th parliamentary constituency election.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/will-not-interfere-in-ls-polls-nscn-k-2591.html

Myanmar Disagreements delay talks on national ceasefire agreement
Constitutional difficulties may delay cease fire agreement
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/disagreements-delay-talks-on-national-ceasefire-agreement-2594.html

Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
Adaptation to reduce the risks from a changing climate is now starting to occur, but with a stronger focus on reacting to past events than on preparing for a changing future, according to Chris Field Climate Change Expert
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/climate-change-2014-impacts-adaptation-and-vulnerability-2596.html

EXERCISE KOMODO Multilateral Humanitarian Assistance / disaster relief (HA/DR) Exercise, “KOMODO” was conducted from 28 Mar-03 Apr 14 at Indonesia. The exercise participants include India, Indonesia, USA, China, Russia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos.
http://www.security-risks.com/news/exercise-komodo-500.html

Russia and the United States Negotiate the Future of UkraineThe United States is not ready to concede that it has entered a period during which competition with Russia will be a defining element in its foreign policy. says George Friedman
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/russia-and-the-united-states-negotiate-the-future-of-ukraine-2588.html

On Foot for Democracy
Polling Parties Walk on Foot to ensure elections in remote areas.Polling Parties Walk Up to 46 Kms in Lower Dibang Valley
http://www.security-risks.com/news/on-foot-for-democracy-499.html

400,000 Kachins overlooked by census: Khon Ja
As many as 400,000 people in Burma’s northern Kachin State could be excluded from the nationwide census
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/400000-kachins-overlooked-by-census-khon-ja-2586.html

Vice Admiral KR Nair, AVSM, VSM takes over as Chief of Materiel Indian NavyNair takes over an important appointment when the Indian Navy is facing flak for a number of accidents in the recent past
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/vice-admiral-kr-nair-avsm-vsm-takes-over-as-chief-of-materiel-2587.html

 US, Sri Lanka military cooperation on CBRN defense
The United States and Sri Lanka militaries will conduct an international defense workshop in Colombo on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense despite the somewhat strained political relationship between the two countries over the US-led UN resolution.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/us-sri-lanka-military-cooperation-on-cbrn-defense-2589.html

Australia delivers first Bay Class patrol vessel to Sri LankaThe highly agile and responsive vessel, formerly known as Australian Customs and Border Protection Vessel (ACV) Corio Bay, will complement the Sri Lanka Navy's existing fleet.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/australia-delivers-first-bay-class-patrol-vessel-to-sri-lanka-2590.html