Two militants killed near New Delhi amidst speculation of fabricated Pakistani ties; man arrested in threatened hijacking 29 September 2009
Opposition alleges vote-rigging in December elections; reflects party’s weakness rather than credible challenge to Government 25 September 2009
Limited unrest offset by high crime; vigilantism and extra-judicial killings symptoms of Government inability to address insecurity 25 September 2009
Region: South Asia Attack on local Awami League office highlights insecurity in south-west; Islamist arrests in North not yet indicative of resurgent threat
Region: South Asia Gradual political reshuffle replaces diplomats with military leaders, aimed at reducing opposition and criticism of defence cuts
Region: South Asia Arrests in Vavuniya highlight attack threat from escaping Tamil detainees; Tamil leadership lacking but funding network intact
Region: South Asia Western project at critical juncture; strategic drift in Washington as US administration divided but additional troops still likely
Region: South Asia Leaked assessment calls for new resources and counterinsurgency strategy; likely to result in greater casualties, political pressure
Region: South Asia Election remains in the balance; run-off or unity Government most likely outcomes; political violence remains possible
Region: South Asia Kabul suffers another major attack; kidnap risk for Westerners increases; conflict, casualties begin to ease, but fighting spreads
Region: South Asia Kidnapping of Greek shows risks even outside Tribal Areas; Army continues operations in several Agencies
Region: South Asia Al-Qaeda-linked Swedes and Turks held in Punjab; militant leader linked to Mumbai charged with terrorism, but has Army support
