The Piraeus Threshold: India, Greece, and the Architecture of a Post-Chokepoint Order
In February 2026, India and Greece signed a five-year defence-industrial roadmap and a bilateral military cooperation plan; Athens also agreed to post a liaison officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre…
The India–Israel partnership will reshape aspects of the regional balance: An exclusive interview with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amos
Israel has faced criticism—even from close European partners—over its war against Hamas and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Tel Aviv underscores…
Kapur’s Visit to Colombo: Highlighting Beijing’s Strategic Aggressiveness
On 22 June, Washington underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Colombo by announcing the provision of a Fleet Broadband satellite communications system valued at approximately US$4 million (over Rs.…
America’s Power Under Strain: Iran War Reveals U.S. Limits, Allies Pay the Price
Who truly emerged victorious in the war between the United States and Iran? The conflict has yielded no clear answers, yet America’s friends have borne the brunt of Washington’s decisions.…
China’s Overseas Police Network: Turning Cultural Hubs Into Repressive Mechanisms
The Overseas Chinese Service Centres program (OCSC) has seen a large number of service hubs opening on foreign soil – a security apparatus the Xi Jinping administration actively relies on…
Pakistan: Oppressor at Home, Peace Broker Abroad
A State of Contradictions Startling contradictions define Pakistan’s posture today. To the outside world, Islamabad parades as a peace broker—courting Washington and Tehran with the language of diplomacy. Yet at…
China’s Ministry of State Security: The Spies Disrupting the West
In recent years, China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has significantly expanded its foreign intelligence operations, targeting institutions and critical infrastructures. Focused on cyber-warfare and economic targets the MSS has…
From Colombo to Gaza: The Perils of Performative Outrage
Sri Lanka is witnessing the rise of a dangerous ideology disguised as virtue: antizionism that increasingly spills into outright antisemitism. As a Muslim, I find it exhausting and deeply alarming.…
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’s Desire to Find a Strong Naval Foothold in the Indian Ocean Is Quite Real:Former Ambassador Anil Trigunayat
Historically, ties between India and Sri Lanka have been described as “special” and consistently high on the bilateral agenda. Yet, recurring challenges have at times clouded the relationship. In Sri…
Indo–Russian Strategic Relationship Has Always Been Among Moscow’s Top Priorities — An Exclusive Interview with Gleb Makarevich
Let us begin with the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Russia is often described as a Pacific power, yet the war in Ukraine continues without resolution. It is notable that Ukraine, despite its…
The India–Israel partnership will reshape aspects of the regional balance: An exclusive interview with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amos
Israel has faced criticism—even from close European partners—over its war against Hamas and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Tel Aviv underscores…
Canada and India Have Many Good Reasons to Move Past the Issues: An Exclusive Interview with Yves Goulet, Canadian Intelligence Expert
Yves Goulet is a retired civil servant who worked in the Canadian intelligence community for three decades. Beginning his career in 1994 with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, he worked…