Sri Lanka’s PSTA Debate: Lessons from Global Terrorism
Transnational terrorism continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia, reminding the region that extremist violence is never confined within national borders. The recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir—where Pakistan-sponsored…
What Did JVP Learn from India? Lessons for Sri Lanka’s Political Future
At the heart of Sri Lanka’s evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr.Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first…
Pakistan’s engagement is unlikely to fundamentally redirect Dhaka’s long-standing cooperation with India – Zillur Rahman
With Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League out of power, the BNP-led coalition has claimed a historic victory, while Jamaat-e-Islami has emerged as the main opposition with 68 seats. How do you…
Tarique Rahman’s Ideal Bangladesh is a Parallel of Pakistan – Mohammad Harun Al Rashid
BNP Victory: Amid high expectations, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition has claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. Jamaat-e-Islami, securing 68 seats, is now positioned as the main opposition party.…
Exiled Ambassador Mohammad Harun Al Rashid: ‘This Election Is Among the Ugliest in Bangladesh’s History’
You referred to a “meticulously coordinated terrorist onslaught that shattered Bangladesh’s foundations by overthrowing the legitimate government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As the country burned and order collapsed, Muhammad…
Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Is the JVP Eyeing Beijing’s Model?
As Sri Lanka grapples with uncertainty over the long-delayed provincial council elections, a fresh argument has surfaced in the political arena. Former Member of Parliament and General Secretary of the…
Dalai Lama’s Wish Exposes Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy Dilemma
The Dalai Lama’s unfulfilled wish to visit Sri Lanka lays bare how Beijing’s shadow constrains smaller Asian nations from making sovereign foreign policy choices. At 90, Tenzin Gyatso—the 14th Dalai…
Adani’s Mannar Project in Sri Lanka: Is the Opposition Unmasked at Last?
Development-related environmental debates in Sri Lanka rarely stay rooted in ecology—they are almost always colored by politics. The abandoned Adani wind power project in Mannar is a striking example. Not…
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…
China seeks to leverage Pakistan’s strong relationships with Middle Eastern and Islamic Countries to bolster its geostrategic influence – Dr.Nadia Helmy
Dr. Nadia Helmy is an Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the policies of the ruling Communist Party of China, and Asian affairs. She currently serves as Professor of Political Science…
India’s relationship with Israel is embedded in a broader geoeconomic and strategic reordering – Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss
As a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, New Delhi historically maintained a pro-Palestine stance and avoided rigid alignment with Israel. Since 2014, however, under the BJP-led government, India’s foreign…
Pakistan’s engagement is unlikely to fundamentally redirect Dhaka’s long-standing cooperation with India – Zillur Rahman
With Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League out of power, the BNP-led coalition has claimed a historic victory, while Jamaat-e-Islami has emerged as the main opposition with 68 seats. How do you…
Tarique Rahman’s Ideal Bangladesh is a Parallel of Pakistan – Mohammad Harun Al Rashid
BNP Victory: Amid high expectations, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition has claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. Jamaat-e-Islami, securing 68 seats, is now positioned as the main opposition party.…