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Exiled Ambassador Mohammad Harun Al Rashid: ‘This Election Is Among the Ugliest in Bangladesh’s History’

February 10, 2026

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?

A.Jathindra |

January 31, 2026

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

A.Jathindra |

January 26, 2026

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?

A.Jathindra |

January 18, 2026

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…

Is Washington’s Move the Spark for a New Age of Regional Power?

A.Jathindra |

January 7, 2026

The recent U.S. military operation against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have sparked sharp criticism and condemnation. Maduro now awaits trial in New York City. Once again,…

Bangladesh Edges Closer to Becoming a Terror hub

A.Jathindra |

December 26, 2025

The current unrest in Bangladesh poses a pressing geopolitical question: is the country drifting out of India’s strategic orbit? A significant rift emerged in August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina—long the…

The Inescapable Grip of Foreign Influence on Sri Lanka’s Political Path

A.Jathindra |

December 14, 2025

The involvement of foreign troops in disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka underscores how real-world circumstances continually shape the dynamics of geopolitics. It also serves as a striking example of…

Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka: A Humanitarian Bridg

A.Jathindra |

December 1, 2025

"Operation Sagar Bandhu" is the latest term to enter the lexicon of India’s neighbourhood relations. India has launched this initiative to provide humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in the wake…