The Indian Cabinet 20 May 2014: Names Doing Rounds in the Media

CCS will have Arun Jaitley, Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj as per most media reports, national security adviser??

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-indian-cabinet-20-may-2014-names-doing-rounds-2764.html

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Will be the Next Chief of Army Staff

The Ministry of Defence official release nominating the new Indian Army chief

http://www.security-risks.com/news/lt-gen-dalbir-singh-will-be-the-next-chief-of-army-staff-508.html

Book Review - Warring Navies -- India & Pakistan         

Narjit Ari reviews a timely book by Cmde  Ranjit Rai as the Indian Navy looks beyond Pakistan to engage the Asia Pacific

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/review---warring-navies----india-pakistan-2763.html

Chang Wanquan looks into border defense in Yunnan

Chinese defence Minister reportedly toured the forward posts on the Yunnan border

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/chang-wanquan-looks-into-border-defense-in-yunnan-2765.html

Democracy survey reveals crisis of confidence in democratic institutions          

Zaheena Rasheed on  Maldives’ first survey on public attitudes towards democracy reveals a deep crisis of public confidence in key democratic institutions     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/democracy-survey-reveals-crisis-of-confidence-in-democratic-institutions-2761.html

Kachin, Myanmar Negotiators Set for Talks to Curb Fighting  

Tin Aung Khine reviews trends in the rocky peace process in Myanmar      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kachin-myanmar-negotiators-set-for-talks-to-curb-fighting-2762.html

KNLF provided own camp in Manipur

KNLF has been given their own camp and relocated from their temporary camp at Semol villages under Khengjoi Block of Chandel district.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/knlf-provided-own-camp-in-manipur-2760.html

India China Border Relations: Series of Talks

India and China discussed operationalisation of the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) as well as held a meet of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs in a short span

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/india-china-border-relations-series-of-talks-2758.html

Failure of Maoist Coercive Election Strategy

In keeping with practice of militant groups, Left Wing Extremists in Central India called for a boycott but could not implement the same

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/failure-of-maoist-coercive-election-strategy-2757.html

Afghanistan’s Insurgency after the Transition

To contain a growing, increasingly confident insurgency as NATO troops withdraw, Afghanistan needs continued international support, including military says ICG report

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistans-insurgency-after-the-transition-2753.html

Nepal Police to host conference against transnational crimes      

Nepal Police, with support from the FBI National Academy Associates Inc (FBINAA), is hosting an international conference of the network’s Asia Pacific chapter.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepal-police-to-host-conference-against-transnational-crimes-2754.html

Maldives must not become hub for people smuggling      

The Maldives should take precautionary steps to ensure that it does not become a hub for people smuggling,said Mohamed Nazim.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-must-not-become-hub-for-people-smuggling-2755.html

Sri Lanka, India talks on fishing rights end with no agreements in sight

Representatives of Sri Lankan and Indian fishermen ended without reaching any agreements,said Fisheries Ministry spokesman Narendra Rajapaksa said.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-india-talks-on-fishing-rights-end-with-no-agreements-in-sight-2756.html

Leaders of Bangladesh meet with Xu Qiliang

Xu Qiliang is vice chairman of the China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) and was on a visit to Dhaka as per China Military Online

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/leaders-of-bangladesh-meet-with-xu-qiliang-2759.html

Security Imperatives For India’s New Government         

Rahul Bhonsle indentifies the environmental factors both internal and external that will pose dilemmas to the new government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/security-imperatives-for-indias-new-government-2741.html

Afghanistan's Wholly Indigenous Elections          

An elections by the Afghans for the Afghans is a remarkable achievement  for the Afghan Election Commission

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistans-wholly-indigenous-elections-2742.html

Ukraine: Stop escalation and think peace  

Jan Oberg says, if we stop taking steps toward war and begin to think peace, peace is still possible in and around Ukraine.         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/ukraine-stop-escalation-and-think-peace-2738.html

LARGEST BASE OF ARTICLES ON UKRAINE IN INDIA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/index-1.html

Lack of peace is holding Myanmar back, says EU ambassador  

Portia Larlee highlights the importance of peace in Myanmar          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/lack-of-peace-is-holding-myanmar-back-says-eu-ambassador-2739.html

Adequate Laws to Tackle Hate Speeches and Effective Execution Need of Hour        

Supreme Court Justice Dr Chauhan says statutory provisions and particularly the penal law provide sufficient remedy to curb the menace of `hate speeches`.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/adequate-laws-to-tackle-hate-speeches-and-effective-execution-need-of-hour-2740.html

Chinese army to intensify anti-graft drive

While some achievements have been made to correct corrupt behaviors, they are still far from expectations says PLA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinese-army-to-intensify-anti-graft-drive-2743.html

China issues first blue paper on national security

South China Sea is quiet on the surface and turbulent underneath the water.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-issues-first-blue-paper-on-national-security-2737.html

al-Sisi likely to win Presidential Elections in Egypt – Stratfor

Egypt’s next president will have to walk a careful line, with little room to maneuver. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/al-sisi-likely-to-win-presidential-elections-in-egypt---stratfor-2735.html

Indian MEA Response on recent events in Ukraine

MEA expresses concern on situation in Ukraine.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/response-on-recent-events-in-ukraine-2732.html

Foreign Secretary to travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan        

Giving a boost to relations in a post 2014 Afghan scenario, there would be much to discuss in Dushanbe

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/foreign-secretary-to-travel-to-dushanbe-tajikistan-2729.html

Maldives Police complete first response to terrorism incidents training

Rohan Gunaratna who heads the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) raised concerns on terrorism in Maldives

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/police-complete-first-response-to-terrorism-incidents-training-2736.html

Manipur State Govt to produce Sharmila before Delhi Court on May 28         

Travails of the Iron Lady of Manipur are likely to continue

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/state-govt-to-produce-sharmila-before-delhi-court-on-may-28-2731.html

Borderlands: The New Strategic Landscape

George Friedman says what has happened in Ukraine can only be understood by considering European geopolitics since 1914      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/borderlands-the-new-strategic-landscape-2730.html

Reasons Why World’s 15 Top Military Spenders Splurge?        

Rahul Bhonsle says countries can be divided into two groups those in regional security competitions and those that are seeking an active intervenist role in the global world order

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/reasons-why-worlds-15-top-military-spenders-splurge-2721.html

Sri Lanka: Aberrations of governance      

Col R Hariharan underlines growing signs of President Mahinda Rajapaksa losing his grip on governance 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-aberrations-of-governance-2722.html

Astra and Akash: Twin successes for DRDO       

Twin launches in a week  marks success of DRDO's missile programmes

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/astra-and-akash-twin-successess-for-drdo-2723.html

Ransomware through Bitcoins new Cyber Threat           

Ransomware, including CryptoLocker has been lucrative for attackers. Symantec states that its research indicates that on average, 3 percent of infected users will pay the ransom. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/ransomware-through-bitcoins-new-cyber-threat-2720.html

Bhutan must consider long term measure on climate change: UNFCCC’s head          

(UNFCCC) Executive Secretary, Christiana Figueres, said melting Himalayas really raises the question on Bhutan’s hydropower.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/bhutan-must-consider-long-term-measure-on-climate-change-unfcccs-head-2719.html

Indian President Hosts Former Military ADCs

In a splendid gesture, Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts first official reunion of Aides-De-Camp (ADC) to the President of India

http://www.security-risks.com/news/president-hosts-former-military-adcs-505.html

Canada does not recognize Sri Lanka's ban on Tamil diaspora groups 

The Canadian Government says it will not recognize the Sri Lankan government's ban on 16 Tamil diaspora groups.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/canada-does-not-recognize-sri-lankas-ban-on-tamil-diaspora-groups-2711.html

President Mukherjee Pushes for Strong Compliance of Economic Laws

The President said that effective measures against Money Laundering and Terror Financing are essential.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/president-mukherjee-pushes-for-strong-compliance-of-economic-laws-2710.html

Indian DRDO Gets Radar Test Bed

There are many systems lined up for testing such as Maritime Patrol Radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Data-link, Electro-optics and EW systems says DRDO Chief Avinash Chander

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/drdo-gets-radar-test-bed-2718.html

Overview: Terrorism in India           

India remains subject to violent terrorist attacks and continued to be one of the most persistently targeted countries by transnational and domestic terrorist groups says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/overview-terrorism-in-india-2013-2715.html

Myanmar Armed ethnic groups rule out a ‘political surrender’

Armed ethnic groups cannot accept conditions set by Defence Services Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing for a national ceasefire agreement.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/armed-ethnic-groups-rule-out-a-%E2%80%98political-surrender-2703.html

Countering Radicalization to Violence and Violent Extremism in India 

There is no comprehensive national policy for countering radicalization or violent extremism says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/countering-radicalization-to-violence-and-violent-extremism-2717.html

Sri Lanka rejects reports of sending intelligence officers to foreign countries  

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defense has rejected a media report which said that intelligence officers had been sent foreign countries.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-rejects-reports-of-sending-intelligence-officers-to-foreign-countries-2712.html

Sri Lanka remains vulnerable to LTTE terrorist financing- US      

Lack of transparent tender mechanisms in government projects, past experience with terrorism, tax evasion, and a large informal economy make the country vulnerable to illegal financing activities says US Department of State Country Report on Terrorism 2013

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-remains-vulnerable-to-ltte-terrorist-financing--us-2714.html

Lessons from Kashmir 2014 Elections

Focus Hearts and Minds Campaign in Separatist Pockets says Rahul Bhonsle

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/lesson-from-kashmir-2014-elections-2707.html

6th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

India and China Seek to keep the Line of Actual Control Calm this summer, will the interactions contain provocations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-china-border-affairs-2708.html

Afghan Taliban military chief detained  - RFE/Khaama report          

Taliban group’s military commission chief Mullah Abdul Qayum Zakir has been jailed for failing to disrupt the Afghan elections.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-taliban-military-chief-detained-in-pakistan-2704.html

Seminar on ‘Self Reliance in Land Systems Through Indigenisation –the Future Perspective’ in New Delhi

An attempt to boost indigenisation through user industry interface

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/seminar-on-%E2%80%98self-reliance-in-land-systems-through-indigenisation-%E2%80%93the-future-perspective-2709.html 

President Pranab Mukherjee at Convocation In Manipur

President called upon the youth of Manipur to join hands with the youth of the rest of the country in forging the future of nation

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/president-pranab-mukherjee-at-convocation-in-manipur-2706.html

The West's hypocrisy in Ukraine

Jonathan Power says when it comes to Ukraine the US and the EU are adopting a holier than thou attitude and asks does the West truly wants to lose Russia

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/the-wests-hypocrisy-in-ukraine-2700.html

Myanmar can help resolve ASEAN territorial disputes, says MISIS chair           

Myanmar can address regional territorial disputes in its capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-can-help-resolve-territorial-disputes-says-misis-chair-2705.html