Japan’s Defence White Paper 2026: A Renewed Vision In The Indo-Pacific
On August 4th, the Japanese government approved its annual Defence White Paper. The Japanese government assesses and recognizes the shifting regional security environment led by its neighbours. Bringing forward the…
The Economic and Security Potential of India-Sri Lanka Joint Hydrocarbon Exploration
Energy has become a strategic instrument in the Indian Ocean, and few bilateral relationships illustrate this more clearly than that of India and Sri Lanka. Both nations sit astride vital…
Taiwan contingency would inevitably lead to a severe worsening of Japan-China relations -An Exclusive Interview with Daiju Wada
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, some analysts suggest that China–Japan relations have entered their most difficult phase since normalization in 1972. From your perspective, how would you evaluate the current situation?…
India, Africa, and the Making of a Post-Hegemonic Maritime Order
Every era of global disorder produces its own vocabulary of anxiety. Ours speaks of “de-risking,” “friend-shoring,” and “multipolarity” - terms that describe fragmentation without offering a theory of order. Europe…
The Chabad House and Hatred in Hiriketiya: A Test of Sri Lanka’s Pluralism
On one of my visits to Jerusalem, I stood during prayer time and heard the beautiful cacophony of the Muslim call to prayer rising from mosques around me. There are…
Water Before Rail: Sequencing India’s Eurasian Connectivity
In August 2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said Moscow should examine railway routes to the Indian Ocean and India, citing risks around the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz.…
Washington’s New Envoy in Colombo Targets China’s Influence
Amid the intensifying U.S.–China rivalry in the Indian Ocean, career diplomat Eric S. Meyer was sworn in this week as the new U.S. Ambassador to Colombo. Known for his emphasis…
Some Remarks on Israel’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Potentials and Challenges
The German general and geopolitician Karl Haushofer first coined and conceptualized the term "Indo-Pacific" (Indopazifischer Raum) in the 1920s. He argued that the global balance of power would shift from…
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…
Taiwan contingency would inevitably lead to a severe worsening of Japan-China relations -An Exclusive Interview with Daiju Wada
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, some analysts suggest that China–Japan relations have entered their most difficult phase since normalization in 1972. From your perspective, how would you evaluate the current situation?…
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…