Prime Minister Commissions INS Kolkata

The unique feature of this ship is the high level of indigenisation achieved with most of the systems onboard sourced from within the country which has generated a sound vendor base for future ships.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/prime-minister-commissions-ins-kolkata-3291.html

China PLA Greets Indian Soldiers on Independence Day at the LAC

Traditional BPM held on Indian Independence Day

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/china-pla-greets-indian-soldiers-on-independence-day-at-the-lac-3290.html

Sri Lanka: Defence Seminar Challenges To A Rising Nation         

2014 Sri Lanka Army Seminar to discuss post civil war developments

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-defence-seminar-challenges-to-a-rising-nation-3284.html

SCO multinationa counter-terrorism drill in China          

Peace Mission 2014 – SCO annual exercise is to start in China with teams from SCO countries converging

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/sco-multinational-counter-terrorism-drill-in-china-3285.html

China PLA Primary Source Reports

052D destroyer represents highest level of China’s destroyers in service          

China PLAN outlines the characteristics of new destroyer Kunming

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/052d-destroyer-represents-highest-level-of-chinas-destroyers-in-service-3287.html

Commentary: Type-96A tank's performance in competition unrelated to real combat

China PLA defends poor performance of the Type 9 A tanks in the tank competition in Russia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/commentary-type-96a-tanks-performance-in-competition-unrelated-to-real-combat-3286.html

China opens age of aircraft carrier diplomacy

China Military Online outlines how the visit to the aircraft carrier Liaoning by the US Secretary of State has added to carrier diplomacy  

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-opens-age-of-aircraft-carrier-diplomacy-3288.html

GREETINGS ON INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

Highlights of Indian Prime Minister’s Address on Independence Day    

Read the 56 Key Points of the Prime Minister's Address from Red Fort

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/highlights-of-prime-ministers-address-on-independence-day-3280.html

Thousands Head to Opposition Rally in Pakistan

Clashes break out as Imran Khan and Tahir ul Qadri march to Islamabad

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/thousands-head-to-opposition-rally-in-pakistan-3281.html

80% reduction in militancy-related incidents: Jammu and Kashmir CM

The J&K Chief Minister said 80 percent reduction achieved in the militancy-related incidents in State in past more than five years.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/80-reduction-in-militancy-related-incidents-cm-3279.html

Indian Prime Minister to Visit to Japan, Chinese President in India in September

Programme of high level visits outlined as Modi will be in Japan in end August

http://www.security-risks.com/news/indian-prime-minister-to-visit-to-japan-chinese-president-in-india-in-september-527.html

Sri Lankan Ministers complain to Chief Prelates on extremist Buddhist group 

Group of ministers and parliamentarians of Sri Lankan government met with the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri chapters.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-ministers-complain-to-chief-prelates-on-extremist-buddhist-group-3270.html

5235 passengers screened  for Ebola on arrival in India

No confirmed or even suspect case of Ebola Virus Disease in India.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/5235-passengers-screened-for-ebola-3277.html

India appreciates Sri Lankan President's goodwill gesture to release Indian fishermen

India appreciated Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's order to release all Indian fishermen on the occasion of India's Independence Day.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-appreciates-sri-lankan-presidents-goodwill-gesture-to-release-indian-fishermen-3278.html

DGR Corporate Conclave-2014 on 19 August in Manekshaw Hall Delhi 

Important Notice for Ex Servicemen - 300 Corporate CEOs to Attend DGR Conclave

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/dgr-corporate-conclave-2014-3273.html

Indian Defence Minister Emphasizes Capacity Building, Border Infrastructure 

In his customary broadcast to the Armed Forces personnel on I Day, Shri Jaitley said the government is ‘trying to further strengthen our capabilities in the northern sector.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-minister-emphasizes-capacity-building-3274.html

How Relevant is the UNMOGIP- UN Observer Mission in India and Pakistan    

Rahul Bhonsle explains how even though Cease Fire Line has been converted into Line of Control, UNMOGIP continues with original mission which has become irrelevant

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/how-relevant-is-the-unmogip--un-observer-mission-in-india-and-pakistan-3275.html

End Use Monitoring Agreement or Arrangement with the United States?

India continues to resist an EUMA even though US is turned the top defence supplier

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/end-use-monitoring-agreement-or-arrangement-with-the-united-states-3276.html

No Proposal for Withdrawal of Troops from J & K

Number of militants operating in the state of Jammu & Kashmir has considerably decreased to 240 and 199 in the year 2013 and 2014

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/withdrawal-of-security-forces-from-jk-3264.html

Myanmar - NCCT to seek adjustments to draft ceasefire agreement     

Phanida states that Leaders of the National Ceasefire Coordination Team and other armed ethnic groups at their summit held at Laiza, Kachin State raised issues pertaining to federalism

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ncct-to-seek-adjustments-to-draft-ceasefire-agreement-3271.html

Buddhist and Muslim extremists of Sri Lanka in a near clash in capital Colombo         

Sri Lanka police dispersed a group of extremist Buddhist monks led by Bodu Bala Sena secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/buddhist-and-muslim-extremists-of-sri-lanka-in-a-near-clash-in-capital-colombo-3269.html

Pakistan Tensions Rise Ahead of Opposition Rallies         

Ayaz Gul outlines the scene in Islamabad as Independence Day approaches and a Long March by Opposition threatens peace

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-tensions-rise-ahead-of-opposition-rallies-3268.html

Lebanon Hariri’s Return Strengthens Moderates but Incomplete without Rushing Arms to LAF       

Riad Kahwaji outlines how the Lebanese Armed Forces beat the ISIS and has led to rise of moderates in the country           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/hariris-return-strengthens-moderates-but-incomplete-without-rushing-arms-to-laf-3266.html

Turkey's Geographical Ambition outlined after first Presidential Elections      

Robert D. Kaplan and Reva Bhalla outline that at a time when Europe and other parts of the world are governed by forgettable mediocrities Recep Tayyip Erdogan rules          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/turkeys-geographical-ambition-3267.html

Myanmar Section 436 petition will receive recognition it deserves, says Speaker

Win Ko Ko Latt and Maung Thintone  state Petition signed by five million citizens in support of amending Section 436 of the Constitution will receive the consideration in parliament.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/section-436-petition-will-receive-recognition-it-deserves-says-speaker-3263.html

Sri Lanka asks foreign envoys to be impartial and refrain from meddling in domestic matters

Sri Lanka government has been accusing foreign missions of interference in domestic affairs

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-asks-foreign-envoys-to-be-impartial-and-refrain-from-meddling-in-domestic-matters-3262.html

Delay in Construction of Strategic Roads / Railway Lines along Northern Borders      

Indian government indicates the state of development of strategic roads

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/delay-in-construction-of-strategic-roads-railway-lines-along-borders-3265.html

Air Force deployed to fight forest fire in Sri Lanka           

Sri Lankan Air Force controlled forest fire in the country recently

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/air-force-deployed-to-fight-forest-fire-in-sri-lanka-3252.html

Indian PM’s telephonic conversation with Italian PM Matteo Renzi

Marines issue remains on top of the agenda as judicial case in progress in India 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pms-telephonic-conversation-with-italian-pm-matteo-renzi-3258.html

Indian Prime Minister Dedicates Two Hydel Power Projects in J&K       

Two hydel power projects in Leh and Kargil in Jammu Kashmir dedicated by the PM even as Chief Minister Omar complained that credit was being taken away from the UPA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/reduction-of-troops-in-jammu-and-kashmir-3242.html

Sri Lankan Ministers form an alliance against hate speeches of extremist Buddhist monks

Communal violence has raised concerns in Sri Lanka with the Buddhist extremist groups carrying out spate of attacks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-ministers-form-an-alliance-against-hate-speeches-of-extremist-buddhist-monks--report-3251.html

Main Proscribed outfits of North East

Main proscribed active outfits of North East with Manipur having six under the CorCom while others are scattered around the region

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/proscribed-outfits-of-north-east-3256.html

People defy prohibitory order to show support to Government talks with NSCN IM 

R Lester Makang In recent history of peoples’ movement in the district, thousands of people peacefully demonstrated on the main road of Ukhrul town.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/people-defy-prohibitory-order-to-show-support-to-indo-im-talk-3257.html

Active Armed groups in Nepal

Details of armed groups active in Nepal including their key agenda

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/active-armed-groups-in-nepal-3260.html

Myanmar’s Police Force look to extend EU training partnership

Myanmar Police Force hopes to extend the training programme it has conducted in partnership with the European Union since September 2013.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-police-force-look-to-extend-eu-training-partnership-3261.html

Indian Government continues to track West Africa origin arrivals        

Health Minister denies reports of Tamil Nadu Ebola “suspect case”

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/government-continues-to-track-west-africa-origin-arrivals-3248.html
Intervention by Indian External Affairs Minister at 21st ASEAN Regional Forum         

India opposes the use or threat of use of force and supports freedom of navigation and access to resources in accordance with principles of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/intervention-by-external-affairs-minister-at-21st-asean-regional-forum-3249.html

US Portrays ASEAN Meeting as Setback for China

US portraying  outcome of meeting in Myanmar among Southeast Asian nations as a setback for Beijing's attempts to minimize territorial disputes.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/us-portrays-asean-meeting-as-setback-for-china-3255.html

French ambassador officially opens Ungoofaru and Manadhoo harbours         in Maldives

France has considerable interests in the Indian Ocean Region and the harbours will add to the overall French influence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/french-ambassador-officially-opens-ungoofaru-and-manadhoo-harbours-3253.html

Q&A: Machine-Dominated Future Poses Dilemma for Humans   

Aida Akl outlines how humans are fearing that machines may dominate the future leading to new challenges and emergence of man machine warfare?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/qa-machine-dominated-future-poses-dilemma-for-humans-3254.html       

Indo-Sri Lanka Coast Guards Meet 

The major issues discussed during the meeting included training and cooperation on maritime search and rescue, maritime pollution response, conduct of joint maritime exercises and speedy release and repatriation of fishermen.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indo-sri-lankan-coast-guards-meet-3238.html

Indian I-Day: Centre alerts NE over terror attacks

Indian agencies are raising concerns of terrorist groups attempting symbolic strikes on the nation’s Independence Day.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/i-day-centre-alerts-ne-over-terror-attacks-3250.html

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel calls on Indian PM    

Asia Pacific rebalancing and establishing contact were the main themes with the PM

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/us-defence-secretary-chuck-hagel-calls-on-pm-3240.html

Indian Defence Equipment Purchased Under LCC Method          

So far only one contract has been concluded i.e. supply of Equipment Purchased of Indian Air Force, using the Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) model on the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) approach.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/equipment-purchased-under-lcc-method-3241.html

Sri Lanka Defense Ministry severely politicized under Rajapaksa regime

Opposition (UNP) criticized the Defense Ministry for recent blunder by publishing  derogatory op-ed article insulting the Indian Prime Minister and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-defense-ministry-severely-politicized-under-rajapaksa-regime---opposition-3244.html

Assam Terrorists Abduct Bhutanese            businessmen

Bodo terrorists belonging to NDFB S are active inside Southern Bhutan mainly in criminal terrorism

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/assam-terrorists-abduct-bhutanese-3247.html

ILP protests continue in Manipur   

Protests for implementing the Inner Line Permit System are being held at several places in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ilp-protests-continue-in-manipur-3237.html

Reduction of Troops in Jammu and Kashmir         

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide notification dated 9th May, 2007  constituted an Expert Panel for the purpose, further inputs are awaited

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/reduction-of-troops-in-jammu-and-kashmir-3242.html

Maldives to begin oil exploration with assistance of research vessel

Prospecting for oil in the Indian Ocean region expected to yield rich reserves

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-to-begin-oil-exploration-with-assistance-of-research-vessel-3243.html