Afghan Candidates Agree to Vote Audit

Ayaz Gul says John Kerry has confirmed both Afghan presidential candidates have agreed to a full U.N.-supervised audit of last month's runoff election ballots.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-candidates-agree-to-vote-audit-3080.html

Army Chief Visits Northern Command    

As General Bikram Singh relinquishes command a visit to all the commands in the offing

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/army-chief-visits-northern-comd-3078.html

First Indigenously Built Research Ship Sindhu Sadhana Commissioned

Dr.Jitendra Singh dedicated to the nation the first ever indigenously built Research Vessel (Ship) " Sindhu Sadhana " acquired recently by the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/first-indigenously-built-research-ship-sindhu-sadhana-3079.html

Pakistani Army Extends Offensive In Tribal Areas

Pakistan's army says it has launched new attacks against suspected militant strongholds in the country's lawless tribal areas.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistani-army-extends-offensive-in-tribal-areas-3081.html

Pune blast blamed on terrorist organisation          

Pune – Mumbai remain on the terror radar as Maharashtra Police submitted a report to the home ministry saying Thursday's (July 10th) blast was perpetrated by a terrorist organisation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/pune-blast-blamed-on-terrorist-organisation-3082.html

Bangladesh, India welcome court's ruling on sea border 

A win win ruling say both the countries though there have been losses which are considered marginal in view of a reasonable settlement achieved peacefully

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-india-welcome-courts-ruling-on-sea-border-3084.html

Ukhrul ADC vice chairman killed, two others injured in fiery ambush

NSCN IM accused of targeting the ADC in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ukhrul-adc-vice-chairman-killed-two-others-injured-in-fiery-ambush-3076.html

Indian response to Developments in Gaza and Israel       

India is deeply concerned at the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/indian-response-to-devps-in-gaza-and-israel-3068.html

Hanoi hosts first Vietnam–India defence industry workshop      

In a defining trend of expansion in relations, the first defence industry workshop was held in Hanoi

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/hanoi-hosts-first-vietnam%E2%80%93india-defence-industry-workshop-3069.html

Indian Army Light Howitzer Deal Appears to be Off?

Ministry of Defence outlined problems of pricing and offsets in 145 Light Howitzer Deal with BAE systems

http://www.security-risks.com/news/delay-in-procurement-of-ultra-light-howitzers-524.html

The Islamic State (ISIS) Tries to Ward Off U.S. Intervention in Iraq    

Stratfor indicates that ISIS has grown and thrived due to the largesse of the Sunni sheikhs and the absence of U.S. pressure on the group, now with US returning in the game, there would be more challenges to the group

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-islamic-state-tries-to-ward-off-u.s.-intervention-in-iraq-3067.html

Sri Lanka President commissions patrol boats gifted by Australia         

President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremonially commissioned the two patrol boats that were gifted by the Australian government to Sri Lanka for control of the boat people

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-president-commissions-patrol-boats-gifted-by-australia-3060.html

Maldives acted under its own laws in Seleznyov expulsion, says US Embassy   

Ahmed Rilwan states that the US Embassy in Colombo has said Maldives acted under its own laws in the expulsion of Russian national Roman Valerevich Seleznyov.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/maldives-acted-under-its-own-laws-in-seleznyov-expulsion-says-us-embassy-3066.html

Sri Lanka Defense Ministry orders NGOs to refrain from acting beyond their mandate

NGOs are being refrained in Sri Lanka in further in further curbs by the government on dissent

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-defense-ministry-orders-ngos-to-refrain-from-acting-beyond-their-mandate-3046.html

Defence allotments remain in estimated range

In a pre defence budget assessment of possible allotments for defence, an estimate of Rs 95,000 Crore on capital account and an overall allotment of Rs 2.30 Lakh Crore for the defence budget was made on 08 July. Finance Minister allotted Rs 2.29 Lakh crore overall and Rs 94, 257 Crore for capital account. Rs 1000 Crore for OROP.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-allotments-remain-in-estimated-range-3064.html

Facebook to help Myanmar government monitor malicious rumours    

Tin Zar Aung  outlines how Facebook envisages assisting Myanmar in containing religious violence caused by rumours through the social media outlet

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/facebook-to-help-myanmar-government-monitor-malicious-rumours-3061.html

Details of Progress India Civil Nuclear Co-Operation     

India signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements with France, US, Russia, Namibia, Canada,
Argentina, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic and Republic of Korea.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/india-civil-nuclear-co-operation-3062.html

Ratification of Additional Nuclear Protocol

India has decided to ratify a Protocol Additional to the Agreement between the Government of India and IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/ratification-of-additional-nuclear-protocol-3063.html

Indo-Pak talks progress outlined in parliament

Pakistan’s Prime Minister visited India at the invitation of  Shri Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Indian Government.

http://www.security-risks.com/news/indo-pak-talks-522.html

Construction of dams by China on the Brahmaputra outlined in parliament

The ‘Outline of the 12th Five Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People’s Republic of China’ indicates that three hydropower projects.

http://www.security-risks.com/news/construction-of-dams-by-china-521.html

South African President's envoy Cyril Ramaphosa calls on Sri Lankan President      

An effort for adopting the South African model for reconciliation in Sri Lanka?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/south-african-presidents-envoy-cyril-ramaphosa-calls-on-sri-lankan-president-3044.html

Indigenization of Manufacturing of Defence Equipment

The proportion of expenditure in respect of payments to foreign vendors to the total expenditure on defence equipment for Capital Acquisition during the financial year 2013-14 is 42.7% claims government in parliament

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/manufacturing-of-defence-equipment-3054.html

Increase in FDI Limit in Defence Sector    

As per the current FDI Policy, up to 26% FDI is permissible in the Defence Sector subject to licensing through Government route.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/increase-in-fdi-limit-in-defence-sector-3055.html

Domestic Defence Production Units           

As per the information received from Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, 194 number of licences have been issued to 121 private sector companies till 30.6.2014.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/domestic-defence-production-units-3057.html

Russia slams Maldives after US detain Russian at Malé international airport

The Russian Foreign Ministry described actions of Maldivian authorities as “outraging” after the US secret service apprehended Russian citizen Roman Seleznyov.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/russia-slams-maldives-after-us-detain-russian-at-mal%C3%A9-international-airport-3059.html

Ceasefire accord unlikely to be finalised this month, says Myanmar Peace Centre      

Tin Zar Aung states there would be more to be discussed between parties before a final cease fire accord is signed.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ceasefire-accord-unlikely-to-be-finalised-this-month-says-mpc-3045.html

PLA Tracker – Primary Source Reports

First PLA military training inspection has notable effects           

The first military training inspection of (PLA) ended recently.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/first-pla-military-training-inspection-has-notable-effects-3043.html

PLA backs ousting of corrupt military leader

All units of (PLA) voiced support to the expulsion of Xu Caihou from the (CPC) for alleged corruption.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-backs-ousting-of-corrupt-military-leader-3051.html

What to Expect of Defence Budget 2014- 15?

Rahul Bhonsle makes a ballpark assessment of Rs 95,000 Crore (US $ 16 Billion) on capital account and Rs 2.30 Lakh Crore (US $ 39 Billion) overall in the light of the allotments in the interim budget and procurements in the pipeline.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/what-to-expect-of-defence-budget-2014--15-3053.html

Indian Army Chief in Beijing, Important Interactions

Fang Fenghui, member of (CMC) of PLA and chief of general staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), held talks with General Bikram Singh apart from other top PLA officers.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-army-chief-in-beijing-important-interactions-3052.html

Initial Results Show Ghani Ahead in Afghan Election

Ayaz Gul writes that Ghani  leads over Abdullah Abdullah by over 1 million votes though allegations of fraud have marred the second round of voting

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/initial-results-show-ghani-ahead-in-afghan-election-3047.html

Survey Finds Muslims Concerned About Extremism

Jamie Dettmer says analysts and security experts are expressing mounting fears that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) may be gaining international support.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/survey-finds-muslims-concerned-about-extremism-3049.html

PLA Tracker – Primary Source Reports

PLA Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center founded         

The Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center was officially founded at an information center of the General Armaments Department of (PLA).

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-cyberspace-strategic-intelligence-research-center-founded-3041.html

Xi Jinping stresses building strong frontier defense

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to build a strong and solid frontier defense network for both territorial land and water at a national meeting.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/xi-jinping-stresses-building-strong-frontier-defense-3042.html

PLA confirms second-child policy for military personnel

Decision of the Central Military Commission on Revising the Regulations of Family Planning in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (the Decision), which took effect on June 30, 2014

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-confirms-second-child-policy-for-military-personnel-3050.html

As we go into the final budget for the year, read articles from our repository on interim defence budget in February

India’s Defence Budget 2014-15: New Acquisitions Challenged 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indias-defence-budget-2014-15-new-acquisitions-challenged-2476.html

India’s Defence Budget 2014-15 – Expect a 15 - 20 percent Hike

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indias-defence-budget-2014-15-%E2%80%93-expect-a-15---20-percent-hike-2444.html

Prime Minister Dedicates URI-II Power Station (240 Mw) To The Nation       

Reaping the dividends of development in J and K, but political solution seems far away

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/prime-minister-dedicates-uri-ii-power-station-240-mw-to-the-nation-3036.html

Opinion: The Litmus Test of Karzai’s Leadership           

As the election runoff is yielding no solution, President Hamid Karzai will have to work hard to ensure a compromise is achieved

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/opinion-the-litmus-test-of-karzais-leadership-3037.html

ISIL Chief Allegedly Gives Sermon In Mosul

The controversial video will be used for propaganda by the extremists in the days ahead

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/isil-chief-allegedly-gives-sermon-in-mosul-3038.html

India considering a pact with Sri Lanka to allow Indian fishermen to fish around Katchatheevu

With continuing stand off over arrest of fishermen, a pact is the way ahead

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-considering-a-pact-with-sri-lanka-to-allow-indian-fishermen-to-fish-around-katchatheevu-3039.html

GoI reacted harshly against UN Special Rapporteur’s report on Manipur       

The report has called for repeal of AFSPA amongst other measures

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/goi-reacted-harshly-against-un-special-rapporteurs-report-3040.html

Hundreds of Tankers Burn Outside Kabul

 New wave of violence by the Talban rocks Afghanistan.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/hundreds-of-tankers-burn-outside-kabul-3035.html

Possible Scenarios In Afghanistan's Presidential Election

As dispute over second round run off continues, here is how the situation may unravel in he near future

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/possible-scenarios-in-afghanistans-presidential-election-3027.html

Explainer: How Iran Could Help Iraq Fight ISIL

Golnaz Esfandiari says to help Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s government battle militants of (ISIL), Iran could potentially offer significant assistance through its powerful(IRGC).

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/explainer-how-iran-could-help-iraq-fight-isil-3032.html

Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Law Angers Rights Groups

International and local human rights groups demanding Pakistan discard its new anti-terrorism law, condemning it as “a blatant attack” on fundamental rights of the people.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistans-anti-terror-law-angers-rights-groups-3034.html

Indian PM visits Badami Bagh cantonment in Srinagar  

The Prime Minister asserted that self-reliance in defence offset manufacturing was essential for the security (aatma-raksha) of the nation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/pm-visits-badami-bagh-cantonment-in-srinagar-3029.html

Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing hails Thai coup

Myanmar armed forces chief Min Aung Hlaing praised the decision by Thai generals to seize power in the May 22 coup. Gen Min Aung Hlaing said he has confidence in the Thai armed forces.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/min-aung-hlaing-hails-thai-coup-says-bangkok-post-3033.html

CCpur joins in KIM rally   

A state wide rally planned by the KUKI community under the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) to press the Union government to compensate.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ccpur-joins-in-kim-rally-3028.html

Police receive over 400 complaints on recent communal violence in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Police received over 400 complaints related to the recent spate of Sinhala - Muslim communal violence.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/police-receive-over-400-complaints-on-recent-communal-violence-in-sri-lanka-3030.html

Malaysia arrest four LTTE operatives suspected of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka      

Malaysian Police  arrested four suspected Tamil Tigers alleged of trying to revive Sri Lanka's defeated terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam using Malaysia as a base.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/malaysia-arrest-four-ltte-operatives-suspected-of-terrorist-attacks-in-sri-lanka-3031.html