Visit of Indian Defence Minister & COAS to Eastern Theatre      

Presumably to review the progress of location of the Mountain Strike Corps

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/visit-of-defence-minister-coas-to-eastern-theatre-3343.html

Indian Prime Minister receives Tamil National Alliance delegation

Prime Minister Modi reiterated commitment to a united Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/prime-minister-receives-tamil-national-alliance-delegation-3337.html

Rs 50 lakh demand has IOC on the back-foot, say dealers in Manipur

Extortion limits are raging to new highs in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/rs-50-lakh-demand-has-ioc-on-the-back-foot-say-dealers-3336.html

UN Reports Increase in Boat People Fleeing Myanmar, Bangladesh

Concerns as large number of Rohingya fleeing the two countries

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/un-reports-increase-in-boat-people-fleeing-myanmar-bangladesh-3342.html

Sri Lanka rejects proposal to permit Indian fishermen to fish in island waters 

The Irrepressible Subramaniam Swamy proposed that Indian fishermen be permitted to fish in Lankan waters.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-rejects-proposal-to-permit-indian-fishermen-to-fish-in-island-waters-3344.html

PLA Watch

China urges U.S. to stop close-in reconnaissance activities

In the wake of the Chinese fighters buzzing US reconnaissance planes

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/china-urges-u.s.-to-stop-close-in-reconnaissance-activities-3338.html

Joint anti-terrorism exercise goes deep and smooth

Peace Mission SCO joint exercises are becoming increasingly intricate

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/joint-anti-terrorism-exercise-goes-deep-and-smooth-3341.html

Stealth ASW INS Kamorta Commissioned           

First Indigenously Built Stealth Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship commissioned by Jaitley- INS Vikramaditya, INS Kolkotta and INS Kamorta in last three months

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/stealth-asw-ins-kamorta-commissioned-3335.html

In Iraq, the United States and Iran Align Against the Islamic State           

U.S.-Iranian cooperation against the jihadist group -- a significant dynamic -- has gone largely unnoticed. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/in-iraq-the-united-states-and-iran-align-against-the-islamic-state-3329.html

Europe's Malaise: The New Normal?    

George Friedman Russia and Ukraine continue to confront each other along their border. Iraq has splintered, leading to unabated internal warfare.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/europes-malaise-the-new-normal-3330.html

US Defense Secretary Says Islamic State is Imminent Threat      

Meredith Buel underlines U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warning that the Islamic State is more than a typical terrorist group and is an imminent threat to US.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/us-defense-secretary-says-islamic-state-is-imminent-threat-3331.html

US Defenseless Against North Korean EMP Threat

The electric grid in United States remains largely unprotected, according to longtime adviser to Congress on national security issues.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/us-defenseless-against-north-korean-emp-threat-3332.html

India stresses political solution within united Sri Lanka

India reiterated its stance that Sri Lankans need political solution to  ethnic Tamil issue within the framework of united Sri Lanka.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-stressespolitical-solution-within-united-sri-lanka-3334.html

Gujjar and Bakkarwal Youths from J & K Calls on Vice President              

Delegation of Gujjars , Bakkarwal youths from J&K under National Integration, Motivation and Educational Sadbhavna Tour of Army.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/gujjar-and-bakkarwal-youths-from-j-k-calls-on-vice-president-3333.html

India's responses to question on Pakistan High Commissioner's references      

After 1972 and Simla Agreement by Prime Minister of India and Prime Minister of Pakistan, there are only two "stakeholders” on the issue of J&K says Indian MEA

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/indias-responses-to-question-on-pakistan-high-commissioners-references-3325.html

Military and Media Establishing Positive Relations        

With proliferation of media in India, military can establish a positive relations by typifying the same in four categories and dealing with each accordingly

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/military-and-media-establishing-positive-relations-3323.html

Maldives’ economy hardest hit by climate change: Asian Development Bank

The Atoll Nation is the most vulnerable and one day may even disappear under water

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/maldives-economy-hardest-hit-by-climate-change-asian-development-bank-3316.html

Port Call INS Sahyadri at Manila, Philippines     

INS Sahyadri having participated in RIMPAC 2014 does a port cal at Manila

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/port-call-ins-sahyadri-at-manila-philippines-3320.html

DG, Border Guards Bangladesh calls on Union Home Minister  

Home Minister expresses satisfaction on India-Bangladesh border situation with better coordination

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/dg-border-guards-bangladesh-calls-on-union-home-minister-3326.html

Sri Lanka Tamil party delegation visits India to seek solutions to national issue

A five-member delegation of Tamil National Alliance , will leave for India today to hold discussions with the Indian Prime Minister.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-tamil-party-delegation-visits-india-to-seek-solutions-to-national-issue-3327.html

Sharmila refuses medical check-up Back in Custody       

Concerned over the health of Sharmila, a team of Imphal East District Police led by its additional SP late this night approached Sharmila and have now taken her into custody

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sharmila-refuses-medical-check-up-back-in-custody-3328.html

Pakistan: The Soft Coup to Constrain Nawaz Sharif

Rahul Bhonsle outlines the motives behind current developments as traditional political parties grapple with the familiar challenge of coup by proxies

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-the-soft-coup-to-constrain-nawaz-sharif-3324.html

Pakistan PTI’s six-point charter of demands          

Resignation of  Sharif brothers tops the demands, something that is seen as unacceptable by the PMLN

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/ptis-six-point-charter-of-demands-3322.html

Sharmila released, resumes hunger strike 

Irom Chanu Sharmila on Wednesday was released from JN Hospital security ward, for the first time, free from any charges.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sharmila-released-resumes-hunger-strike-3317.html

Indian PM presents DRDO awards  

Prime Minister calls for greater accountability from the DRDO

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/pm-presents-drdo-awards-3318.html

Make DRDO a Hub for Defence Manufacturing – Arun Jaitley

Keeping the massive defence preparedness in mind Defence Minister appealed to defence scientists, technologists of DRDO to work in right earnest.     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/make-drdo-a-hub-for-defence-manufacturing-%E2%80%93-arun-jaitley-3319.html

India will not endorse any foreign intervention in Sri Lankan affairs – Swamy

India's foreign policy is very clear and will not agree to any foreign power interfering in Sri Lanka's internal matters says Dr Subramaniam Swamy

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-will-not-endorse-any-foreign-intervention-in-sri-lankan-affairs---swamy-3321.html

Sri Lanka is a model for blending security and development together - Army Commander   

Speaking at the Defence Forum 2014,  Sri Lanka’s Army chief outlines the model of military engagement at present

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-is-a-model-for-blending-security-and-development-together---army-commander-3305.html

Defence Minister Inaugurates DGR Corporate Conclave-2014   

Defence Minister appealed to corporate world to utilise the excellent trained manpower of Ex-Servicemen to fulfil their corporate social responsibility.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-minister-inaugurates-dgr-corporate-conclave-2014-3310.html

India and Singapore Pledged to Enhance Defence Relationship               

The Minister of Defence of Singapore, Dr Ng Eng Hen on official visit to India met Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, at South Block.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-and-singapore-pledged-to-enhance-defence-relationship-3311.html

DRDO Awards Function 2014 – A Curtain Raiser

Annual awards of DRDO to honour various scientists for their contribution. Strategic systems in focus

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/drdo-awards-function-2014-%E2%80%93-a-curtain-raiser-3312.html

Indian Air Force MI -17 Helicopters Continue Flood Relief Operations in UP      

Two MI-17 helicopters positioned at Bakshi-Ka Talab(BKT) from Air Force station Gorakhpur for undertaking flood relief operations.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/air-force-mi--17-helicopters-continue-flood-relief-operations-in-up-3313.html

Court orders Sharmila’s unconditional release dismissing suicide attempt charge

Almost 14 years after Irom Chanu Sharmila began her indefinite hunger strike, a local court has directed her release.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/court-orders-sharmilas-unconditional-release-dismissing-suicide-attempt-charge-3309.html

Sri Lankan President says will not allow UN team entry to probe alleged war crimes

In the first assertion by the Sri Lankan President entry of the UN team has been proscribed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-president-says-will-not-allow-un-team-entry-to-probe-alleged-war-crimes-3314.html

NCCT wants Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to witness ceasefire agreement in Myanmar

Kay Zue                outlines attempts by the ethnic groups for the presence of Daw Aung Suu Kyi at the cease fire ceremony

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ncct-wants-daw-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-witness-ceasefire-agreement-3315.html

Cancellation of Indian FS visit to Pakistan           

Original Press Release canceling not just postponing the FS level India Pakistan Talks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/cancellation-of-indian-fs-visit-to-pakistan-3304.html

Anti-Government Protesters March to Islamabad's 'Red Zone'

Imran Khan continues to build pressure on the Nawaz Sharif Government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/anti-government-protesters-march-to-islamabads-red-zone-3306.html

Two Tibetans Die After Clash With Chinese       

Protests by Tibetans in the Sichuan Province have been continuing

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/two-tibetans-die-after-clash-with-chinese-3307.html

US Ambassador: Deadlines Loom in Afghanistan

With NATO summit in first week of September and no Bilateral Security Agreement uncertainty continues

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/us-ambassador-deadlines-loom-in-afghanistan-3308.html

Indo-Nepal Combined Exercise                Commences in Pithoragarh

India and Nepal have graduated from platoon to battalion level exercise, the only joint major maneouvres at this scale in the region

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/indo-nepal-combined-exercise-3296.html

Sri Lanka Navy hands over 94 Indian fishermen to Indian Coast Guard   

Sri Lanka Navy  assisted the repatriation of 94 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan courts following an order from Sri Lankan President.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-navy-hands-over-94-indian-fishermen-to-indian-coast-guard-3293.html

Rakhine’s Chief Minister promises improved coastguard            

Kay Zue                outlines how the new chief minister of Rakhine is strengthening coast guard to prevent people running

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/rakhines-chief-minister-promises-improved-coastguard-3300.html

China lends Maldives 100 million Yuan as free aid           

Lucy Lovell outlines how Maldives President has secured free aid to China with an important role in the Maritime Silk Road in the future

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/china-lends-maldives-100-million-yuan-as-free-aid-3301.html

Speech by External Affairs Minister at Inauguration of Year of India in Singapore

Singapore is closest partner in our enhanced Look East Policy says Swaraj

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/speech-by-external-affairs-minister-at-inauguration-of-year-of-india-in-singapore-3298.html

Muslims pose a threat to Sri Lanka and India – Sri Lanka BBS leader    

Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero claims that Muslim minority in Sri Lanka funded by some Middle East countries poses a threat to Sri Lanka,India.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/muslims-pose-a-threat-to-sri-lanka-and-india---bbs-leader-3292.html

ILP demand disrupts Independence Day celebration       

Inner Line Permit demand has disrupted life in Manipur over the past few weeks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ilp-demand-disrupts-independence-day-celebration-3295.html

China PLA Primary Source Reports

Tanks need more power, experts say         

PLA Type 96 A tank is underpowered as was revealed in recent competition in Russia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/tanks-need-more-power-experts-say-3302.html

China PLA asked to follow Xi's order         

China Military Online quoting Xinhua stated that a military leader has asked the army to firmly obey the command of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in the wake of corruption charges

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-pla-asked-to-follow-xis-order-3303.html

PLA makes intensive HR adjustment again

Promotion in the PLA leading to more Generals some at relatively lesser service than their predecessors

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-makes-intensive-hr-adjustment-again-3289.html