ISIS

The Islamic State Reshapes the Middle East

George Friedman outlines how the ISIS is reshaping ties in the Middle East even as Nuclear talks with Iran failed to yield an agreement but deadline for deal has been extended without a hitch.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-islamic-state-reshapes-the-middle-east-3891.html

Recruitment of ISIS from India

There are intelligence inputs that a few Indian youth have left the country to join the ISIS says the government in the parliament

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/recruitment-of-isis-3898.html

Jammu and Kashmir Elections

70% voter turnout in first phase: CEO

YOGESH SAGOTRA of Greater Kashmir outlines the trends of first phase of assembly elections in 15 constituencies of J&K recorded brisk voter turnout of 70 percent.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/70-voter-turnout-in-first-phase-ceo-3892.html

Defence Production in India

Co-Opting Private Sector in Production of Defence Equipment

The Defence Production Policy, 2011 aims at achieving substantive self-reliance by coopting the private sector

www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/co-opting-private-sector-in-production-of-defence-equipment-3896.html

Naxalism

Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy

To bring Left Wing Extremists into mainstream State Governments have their own surrender and rehabilitation policies.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/surrender-and-rehabilitation-policy-3897.html

Myanmar Constitution

Myanmar Military Chief Denies Presidency Ban Targets Aung San Suu Kyi

The military chief of Myanmar told VOA constitutional clause barring Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-military-chief-denies-presidency-ban-targets-aung-san-suu-kyi-3885.html

China’s Zuhai Air Show

China wraps up air show with record deals claims China Military Online

China wrapped up its air show in the southern port city of Zhuhai, Guangdong Province.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-wraps-up-air-show-with-record-deals-3886.html

Defence Cooperation – Border Relations

Indian military delegation visits PLA Chengdu MAC

Delegation of Eastern Command of Indian Army paid friendly visit to Chengdu Military Area Command (MAC). Army Commander led the delegation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-military-delegation-visits-pla-chengdu-mac-3888.html

Chief of the Air Staff to Visit Indonesia

Indian  Air Chief will be on a visit to Indonesia to enhance bilateral cooperation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/chief-of-the-air-staff-to-visit-indonesia-3880.html

Joint military exercise between Sri Lanka and India armies concludes

Joint military exercise between the special forces of Indian Army and Sri Lanka Army concluded Sunday.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/joint-military-exercise-between-sri-lanka-and-india-armies-concludes-3889.html

Avia Indra Joint Indo-Russia Exercise Enters Operational Phase

Avia Indra I Phase II joint Indo-Russian exercise underway at Air Force Station Halwara.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/avia-indra-joint-indo-russia-exercise-enters-operational-phase-3890.html

India Myanmar Connectivity

Improvement in connectivity between India and Myanmar

Importance of improvement of connectivity highlighted

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/improvement-in-connectivity-between-india-and-myanmar-3881.html

China’s Asia Pacific Military Diplomacy

Regional military chiefs hail Beijing's security proposal  claims China Military Online

China proposed that disputes in Asia-Pacific region be tackled by an efficient crisis management, control mechanisms.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/regional-military-chiefs-hail-beijings-security-proposal-3887.html

Islamic State in South Asia

The Maldives-Syria Connection – Jihad in Paradise?

Large number of Maldivians in Syria and Iraq fighting with ISIS a worry

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-maldives-syria-connection-%E2%80%93-jihad-in-paradise-terrorism-monitor-3882.html

Coastal Security – Maritime Domain Awareness

Indian Navy Unfolds NC3I Network

Integrated network to link coastal and naval stations in a single grid

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/indian-navy-unfolds-nc3i-network-3884.html

Terrorism

AQIS Network in Bangladesh –India – Myanmar

Contours of network of the AQIS in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar identifying the main groups and the area of attempted influence

http://www.slideshare.net/RahulBhonsle/aqis-affiliates-bangla-indiamyanmar

Act East Policy and North East

Majority in NE want BCIM economic corridor: Survey

Majority of informed people in northeast India feel BCIM economic corridor will benefit region’s economy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/majority-in-ne-want-bcim-economic-corridor-survey-3877.html

Cyber Security Infrastructure Challenges

An Unprecedented Look at Stuxnet, the World’s First Digital Weapon

Stuxnet is not like any other virus that hijacked targeted computers or stealing information from them.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/an-unprecedented-look-at-stuxnet-the-worlds-first-digital-weapon-3864.html

UN Meets

Sri Lanka designated to chair 2015 UN meeting on the conventional weapons

Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN in Geneva, succeeds Ambassador Remigiusz A. Henczel, the Permanent Representative of Poland to the UN in Geneva.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-designated-to-chair-2015-un-meeting-on-the-conventional-weapons-3845.html

EBOLA

Indian Government Press Note on Ebola

Government highlights threat and measures undertkaken in the wake of a passenger apprehended at the airport

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/indian-government-press-note-on-ebola-3879.html

Flyme flight makes emergency landing after bomb threat in Maldives

Zaheena Rasheed outlines the increasing threat of terror in the atoll nation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/flyme-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-bomb-threat-3883.html

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Prime Minister’s Diplomatic Slam Dunk

PM Blogs on his visit to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has blogged on his recent visit to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/pm-blogs-on-his-visit-to-myanmar-australia-and-fiji-3873.html

Official Version Prime Minister's invitation to US President

Official Spokesperson's response to a question on Prime Minister's invitation to US President to attend the Republic Day as Chief Guest

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/official-version-prime-ministers-invitation-to-us-president-3876.html

India Defence

Presidenti Pranab Mukherjee on India's Defence Policy

Speech by the president of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the president’s standard presentation to 115 helicopter unit and 26 squadron

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/presidenti-pranab-mukherjee-on-indias-defence-policy-3874.html

Defence Minister promises delivery , ensure transparency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Manohar Parrikar as the new Defence Minister.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-minister-promises-delivery-ensure-transparency-3862.html

Manipur – Tourism Festival in Militancy Affected State

Sangai Festival 2014 begins with a glittering opening ceremony

Ibobi appealed to people of the State to extend cooperation in making festival a grand success.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sangai-festival-2014-begins-with-a-glittering-opening-ceremony-3875.html

Bhutan Joining UN Peacekeeping

Six Bhutan police officers on a year-long assignment at UNMIL

Six police officers including one women officer will be soon leaving foryear-long assignment at  United Nations Mission in Liberia.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/six-bhutan-police-officers-on-a-year-long-assignment-at-unmil-3878.html

Sri Lanka China Defence Relations

Second Chinese submarine docking in Lanka perturbed India

A Chinese submarine Changzheng 2, has again docked at the Colombo port for the second time

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/chinese-submarine-docking-in-lanka-perturbed-india-3863.html

India Defence

List of Tasks for New Defence Minister of India

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar made strong commitment that he will not allow country to be defenseless.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/list-of-tasks-for-new-defence-minister-of-india-3861.html

Defence Exports Prospects

BrahMos New Missile Plans, Exports

BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited joint venture is planning new developments and proposes exports.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/brahmos-new-missile-plans-exports-3865.html

Global Terrorism

IEP study finds global terror deaths up 61%

IEP said the number of people killed globally in terrorist attacks jumped by 61% in 2013.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/iep-study-finds-global-terror-deaths-up-61-3866.html

UAE and Saudi War on Muslim Brotherhood

Stratfor analysis says Gulf Arab Sheikhdoms suppression of non violent Muslim Brotherhood affiliated organizations will backfire

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/uae-and-saudi-war-on-muslim-brotherhood-3867.html

Myanmar Reforms

Interview With Myanmar President Thein Sein

Responding to critics who say political changes have stalled in Myanmar, the president countered that the country is now in what he called “the third wave of reform.”

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/interview-with-myanmar-president-thein-sein-3869.html

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections

Sri Lankan President's announcement of a third term

Government Printer Lalith De Silva said gazette announcement has been forwarded to Presidential Secretariat.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-presidents-announcement-of-a-third-term-3871.html

Maldives Politics

Yameen pledges to end violent crime at ‘Successful 365 Days’ rally

The PPM will rebuild devastated nation through job opportunities for the youth and a crackdown on violent crime.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/yameen-pledges-to-end-violent-crime-at-%E2%80%98successful-365-days-rally-3872.html

Myanmar Ethnic Conflict

Myanmar Stages Surprise Attack on Kachin; 20 Dead

Ethnic Kachin rebels in Myanmar say government attacked their headquarters and military training school.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-stages-surprise-attack-on-kachin;-20-dead-3858.html

Sri Lanka – Chinese Presence

Report on establishment of a Chinese naval base stirs Sri Lanka parliament

A report in Namibian newspaper that China planning to establish 18 naval bases in Indian Ocean regions.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/report-on-establishment-of-a-chinese-naval-base-stirs-sri-lanka-parliament-3859.html

India Pakistan Tensions

Pak – India confrontation unlikely but fears looms large

Past months witnessed tension between India and Pakistan ,though Experts ruled out confrontation escalating out of control.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pak-%E2%80%93-india-confrontation-unlikely-but-fears-looms-large-3860.html

Sri Lanka Demining.

Sri Lanka ready to share experience in demining

Demining continues to take place as the number of mines and IEDs laid by the LTTE was extensive and their locations unknown.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-ready-to-share-experience-in-demining-3837.html

Myanmar and ASEAN

Myanmar hands over ASEAN chair to Malaysia for 2015

President U Thein Sein ceremonially handed over the position of the ASEAN chair to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the end of the 25th ASEAN Summit.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-hands-over-asean-chair-to-malaysia-for-2015-3838.html

Sri Lanka – Human Rights Issues

Solheim issues reply to Sri Lanka President on allegations of funding LTTE

Solheim noted that Norway made economic resources available to the LTTE peace secretariat.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/solheim-issues-reply-to-sri-lanka-president-on-allegations-of-funding-ltte-3851.html

Maldives Government

President Yameen’s anniversary – The Year in Review

Moving from the West to China, rising fundamentalism and poor public safety

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/president-yameens-anniversary-%E2%80%93-the-year-in-review-3852.html