The Indo-Lanka Naval Task Force Is Needed In Palk Bay
Indubitably, the Indo-Sri Lankan fishermen dispute has created a tense situation in Palk Bay. On both sides, fishermen protest and blame each other's governments. While Tamil Nadu fishermen blame the…
JVP understands the geopolitical reality of the region
Amid the buzz surrounding the presidential race this year, the visit of the JVP-led National People’s Party (NPP) to India has raised much attention. As Sri Lanka plunged into a…
Antagonizing India is not a wise decision for a small state like the Maldives – Rasheeda M. Didi
You have worked with Mohamed Nasheed’s government, which has maintained strong ties with India. However, now the situation has dramatically changed. There is a diplomatic row between the two countries.…
Maldives is a test case for India’s regional leadership
The Maldives, a small country, was once well-known mainly for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts. However, it has now become a symbol of Sino-Indian strategic rivalry in the Indian…
Dissecting South Africa’s pact with the devil
South Africa is a Nation that most of the free world until now had associated with the liberation from Apartheid, in itself a valuable symbol of human progress. Since today,…
US sanctions have not exhausted Russia – Prof. Vadim B.Kozyulin
Dr. Kozyulin is a Professor of the Academy of Military Science. Currently, he is a Head of the Center for Global Studies & International Relations, The Institute of Contemporary International…
Hamas must be obliterated – Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch
Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch is the director of the Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform in the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, a senior legal analyst for Human…
Chinese ships visit crisis; Sri Lanka’s tactful decision
The Sri Lankan government has taken a tactful decision to avoid a geopolitical, diplomatic crisis resulting from pressures, usually from India and, more recently, from the US and Japan, due…
Seminar on Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy
CSST organised a seminar for Trincomalee-based media correspondents on understanding Sri Lanka's foreign policy. The seminar was held at the JAKAB PARK hotel on 01.05.2023, Trincomalee. CSST’s executive director and…
Conference on India’s G20: Implications for Indo-Pacific
India last month began its year-long presidency of the most powerful grouping, the G20. It is a watershed movement for India and South Asia. Against this backdrop, the Center for…
India – Israel relations are more open and visible – Nina Slama
Amidst the war in Gaza, there is a view that India-Israel ties have reached a new milestone. What are your thoughts? India and Israel are strategic partners. They are collaborating…
Antagonizing India is not a wise decision for a small state like the Maldives – Rasheeda M. Didi
You have worked with Mohamed Nasheed’s government, which has maintained strong ties with India. However, now the situation has dramatically changed. There is a diplomatic row between the two countries.…
US sanctions have not exhausted Russia – Prof. Vadim B.Kozyulin
Dr. Kozyulin is a Professor of the Academy of Military Science. Currently, he is a Head of the Center for Global Studies & International Relations, The Institute of Contemporary International…
Hamas must be obliterated – Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch
Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch is the director of the Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform in the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, a senior legal analyst for Human…