The Indo US ‘Bilaterals’      

Dr. Manan Dwivedi states, Defence Trade and Technology Initiative, spawned between India and United States too has been a significant propeller in the steady stream of initiatives between India and United States.         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/the-indo-us-%E2%80%98bilaterals-2695.html 

The U.S. Opts for Ineffective Sanctions on Russia

George Friedman says placing effective sanctions on a country such as Russia is much more complicated than placing them on countries like Iran or the Central African Republic because the Russians have potential military responses.       

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/the-u.s.-opts-for-ineffective-sanctions-on-russia-2699.html

Integrated Air and Missile Defence, Design and Development

At a conference at INEGMA on Middle East Air and Missile Defence, IAMD interoperability to allow all forces to see the same picture of the battlefield and conduct integrated and seamless command and control, early warning, and battle management of systems and personnel was discussed in detail

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/iamd-design-and-development-2702.html

 Ceasefire with NSCN/ K Extended for one year

Ceasefire has been extended with two Naga Groups now with NSCN IM still in limbo

 http://www.security-risks.com/news/ceasefire-with-nscn-k-extended-for-one-year-503.html

Maldives President predicts US$300 million compensation for GMR    

The Maldivian government believes GMR is owed US$300 million in compensation for the premature termination of the contract to develop the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA)

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/president-predicts-us300-million-compensation-for-gmr-2698.html

Massive cordon operations held ahead of President’s visit   to Manipur

Massive cordon and search operations at various locations of the state capital Imphal.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/massive-cordon-operations-continue-ahead-of-presidents-visit-2696.html 

NGO ACAUT deplores deducting salaries of govt employees for Naga UGs    

Nagaland has long practice of Nagaland government departments deducting the salaries of its employees.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/acaut-deplores-deducting-salaries-of-govt-employees-for-naga-ugs-2697.html

Bangladesh Prime Minister Seeks Deterrence Capability    

Bangladesh Armed Forces have undertaken a massive modernisation plan under Forces Goal 2030

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-prime-minister-seeks-deterrence-capability-2693.html

New [Indian] government will boost ties with China: China's ambassador to India, Wei Wei  

On April 28, 2014, Indian English Newspaper The Economic Times published the interview to Chinese Ambassador to India Wei Wei.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/new-government-will-boost-ties-with-china-chinas-ambassador-to-india-wei-wei-2694.html

CorCom declares ‘General Strike’ on April 29 in Manipur

CorCom, an umbrella body of different valley-based underground groups operating in the state has called ‘General Strike’ on April 29 against the proposed visit of Paranab Mukherjee.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/corcom-declares-%E2%80%98general-strike-on-april-29-2691.html

Pakistan requests Sri Lanka to establish trade office in the strategic port of Gwadar

A visiting parliamentary delegation of Pakistan has requested Sri Lanka to establish a trade office in the strategic port of Gwadar.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-requests-sri-lanka-to-establish-trade-office-in-the-strategic-port-of-gwadar-2692.html

Tatmadaw offensives threaten peace talks, warns UNFC   

A key alliance of ethnic groups has condemned recent Tatmadaw offensives in Kachin and northern Shan states.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/tatmadaw-offensives-threaten-peace-talks-warns-unfc-2688.html

Himalayas region think tank team visits Myanmar to build partnerships     

ICIMOD, is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving its eight member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan – and the global mountain community.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/himalayas-region-think-tank-team-visits-myanmar-to-build-partnerships-2689.html

Two Japanese naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka port

Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/two-japanese-naval-ships-arrive-at-sri-lanka-port-2690.html

United States Strengthening Security Partnership With Bangladesh

United States and China seem to be competing to increase military engagement with Bangladesh

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/us-strengthening-security-partnership-with-bangladesh-2687.html

Manipur reeling under grim water scenario          

The issue of water scarcity in the state is apparently heading for the worst with the heat continuously tormenting the state.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/state-reeling-under-grim-water-scenario-2680.html

Afghanistan Enhances Military Spending

As per SIPRI World Military Expenditure report 2013, Afghanistan has seen the world’s highest increase in military expenditure in 2013 coping with ISAF withdrawal

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-enhances-military-spending-2681.html 

India at the Global Internet Governance Forum

Vinay Kwatra, Indian representative at the Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance in Sao Paulo pitches for multi stakeholder approach

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/india-at-the-global-internet-governance-forum-2682.html

Conference on ‘Emerging Fire Protection Technologies for Rolling Stock’ 

Indian Railways Take Measures to Improve Fire Safety in Trains.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/%E2%80%98emerging-fire-protection-technologies-for-rolling-stock-2683.html

Festival of India in China Inaugurated in Delhi and Beijing       

Festival of India in China will be celebrated from May 2014 to March 2015.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/festival-of-india-in-china-inaugurated-2684.html

Sri Lanka briefs diplomatic community on counter terrorism

Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris briefed the Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Sri Lanka with the assistance of representative of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development Major General K.H.G. Hendawitharana to dispel fears of LTTE resurgence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-briefs-diplomatic-community-on-counter-terrorism-2685.html

U.S.-Bangladesh Dialogue on Security Issues Concludes

US support partnership in maritime security, counter terrorism, disaster risk management, peacekeeping, law enforcement, nonproliferation, joint military exercises and exchanges.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/u.s.-bangladesh-dialogue-on-security-issues-concludes-2679.html 

Inter-Governmental Agreement between Bhutan and India

Four hydro projects will take the total of joint projects to 10 with mutual gains for both the countries

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/inter-governmental-agreement-between-bhutan-and-india-2673.html 

Myanmar’s Military: Back to the Barracks?           

Transforming from an all-powerful military to one that accepts democratic constraints on its power will be an enormous challenge says a ICG report

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-military-back-to-the-barracks-2674.html

Chinese Defence Delegation Visits India    

Lieutenant General Qi Jianguo, Deputy Chief of General Staff (Operations), PLA China led the delegation to finalise modalities of the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinese-defence-delegation-visits-india-2675.html 

UNFC meets in Thailand to discuss ceasefire negotiations           

A coalition of 12 ethnic groups, the United Nationalities Federal Council, has begun a two-day meeting even as fighting has broken out in Kachin held areas.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/unfc-meets-in-thailand-to-discuss-ceasefire-negotiations-2677.html

President Yameen call on the military to maintain discipline and professionalism

President Abdulla Yameen has called on military officials to maintain discipline and professional standards in their service.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/president-yameen-call-on-the-military-to-maintain-discipline-and-professionalism-2678.html

SECURITY OF RESIDENTIAL PREMISES DO'S & DONT'S

Comprehensive Do’s and Don’ts on security of residential premises for implementation by RWAs and residents

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/security-of-residential-premises-dos-donts-2667.html 

DO'S & DONT'S WOMEN'S SECURITY IN INDIA

First in the series of Do’s and Don’ts for enhancing women’s security for circulation please

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/dos-donts-womens-security-in-india-2299.html

SECURITY OF RESIDENTIAL PREMISES IN INDIA
DO'S & DONT'S

Security of residential areas is a pre-requisite for a safe and peaceful life in cities. While gated communities have improved security, these have not eliminated possibility of thefts, forced entries, incidents of molestation, sexual assaults and so on. However where RWA and residents have been alert colonies have been devoid of such incidents. This has in turn ensured that there is demand for the property and indirectly contributed to value addition. Do’s and Don’ts given at link below are simple measures to be undertaken on a day to day basis in general and should be supplemented by additional instructions by RWAs based on local conditions. Importantly making these a habit will ensure that your colony and house/flat is burglar proof.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/security-of-residential-premises-dos-donts-2667.html

Pakistan Military Foot Print in West Asia?

There were growing concerns in Pakistan of a likely military footprint in West Asia with reports of soldiers or retired servicemen being send to Syria for joining Sunni rebel militias.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-military-foot-print-in-west-asia-2650.html

Jammu: Counter Infiltration Failures

Repeated infiltration and attacks on army units as well as civilians in the Kathua Samba belt of Jammu region indicate that security forces have not learnt their lessons and plugged the gaps in this area

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/jammu-counter-infiltration-failures-2654.html

Sri Lanka Perspectives- March 2014 by Col R Hariharan

Sri Lanka forces in Northern Province were placed on high alert to prevent a possible “regrouping of LTTE sympathisers” according to General Udaya Perera, Jaffna commander.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-perspectives--march-2014-2657.html

Pakistan Taliban Talks: Concerns Over Regional Security

The first round of talks between the Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistan government has not resulted in an agreement given wide spread differences between the two sides.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-taliban-talks-concerns-over-regional-security-2655.html

India Saudi Arabia Relations- Multifaceted Including Defence

India finds Saudi Arabia a very willing partner in terms of the security and defence dialogue.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-saudi-arabia-relations--multifaceted-including-defence-2651.html

India Gulf Relations: Energy and Economic Security

The Gulf countries provide almost 60 per cent of India’s energy requirement. The Gulf countries are also India’s largest trading partner by far as a regional group.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-gulf-relations-energy-and-economic-security-2652.html

 India Bahrain Relations – People Friendly Approach

Bahrain supports India’s candidature for the UN Security Council permanent membership, and the King during his visit to India said that he will be the first Head of State to come to New Delhi to congratulate Indian leadership as and when the country becomes a permanent member.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-bahrain-relations-%E2%80%93-people-friendly-approach-2653.html

Indian Navy Chief's Statement on Taking Over Sends Positive Vibes
“We need to pull on the oars together and keep a hand on the tiller to ensure that the Navy is steered on a steady course striving towards excellence with the aim to run an efficient, taut and happy Navy,” says Admiral Dhowan.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/admiral-rk-dhowan-pvsm-avsm-ysm-assumes-command-2645.html

Indian Foreign Secretary at Russian Diplomatic Academy in Moscow      

India’s overall approach to dealing with an ever-changing world has been and will be consistent – to grasp emerging opportunities, while exercising eternal vigilance against traditional and non-traditional threats says Ms Sujatha Singh

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/indian-foreign-secretary-at-russian-diplomatic-academy-in-moscow-2644.html

U.S. Foreign Policy in South Asia: A Vision for Prosperity and Security

We know that India has the potential to exceed all of our expectations, and it has done so in the past says US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/u.s.-foreign-policy-in-south-asia-a-vision-for-prosperity-and-security-2649.html

US looking to resume a 'more comprehensive' military relationship with Sri Lanka    

The United States is looking for resuming a "more comprehensive" military relationship once the Sri Lankan government makes progress towards reconciliation and accountability,

www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/us-looking-to-resume-a-more-comprehensive-military-relationship-with-sri-lanka-2642.html

India's Water Security - Storage of Important Reservoirs in the Country Adequate

Most Storage areas in North Adequate South Deficient

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/storage-of-important-reservoirs-in-the-country-as-on-27-march-2014-2646.html

Sri Lanka's experience with non-state actors highlighted       

Defense Secretary said ability of a non-state actor to mobilize, maintain and successfully utilize a global network to strengthen and sustain terrorist activities in a sovereign nation is a matter of very serious concern.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankas-experience-with-non-state-actors-2647.html

Manipur goes to Polls Despite Threat of Boycott by Militant Groups    

75 percent voter turnout amidst reports of poll boycott and missing polling station

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/manipur-goes-to-poll-2643.html