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Interviews

We don’t trust Pakistan : An exclusive interview with Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar

April 17, 2026

Amid the uncertainty over how the war may ultimately conclude, Pakistan has taken the unexpected step of brokering a ceasefire. While this initiative is welcomed by many, particularly for its…

Interviews

Beijing shares advanced surveillance technologies, limiting Mossad’s ability to operate freely in the digital realm – Dr. Nadia Helmy

A.Jathindra |

March 26, 2026

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…

Perspective

Trincomalee as a Regional Oil Hub: Sri Lanka’s Strategic Choice with India

A.Jathindra |

March 25, 2026

Political trajectories across nations are often influenced less by ideology than by the weight of global crises and their far‑reaching consequences. For Sri Lanka, a small island nation situated at…

Analysis

Overlooking China’s MSS in Sri Lanka’s Spy Narratives

A.Jathindra |

March 22, 2026

Blaming foreign intelligence agencies has long been a part of Sri Lankan politics, particularly among left-nationalist political blocs since the end of the civil war. During times of political turmoil,…

India’s Israel Policy: A Strategic Blueprint for Sri Lanka

A.Jathindra |

March 5, 2026

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, many global actors have failed to correctly identify the source of the conflict. A section of Sri Lanka’s political circles appears caught in…

Sri Lanka’s PSTA Debate: Lessons from Global Terrorism

A.Jathindra |

February 26, 2026

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

A.Jathindra |

February 20, 2026

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

A.Jathindra |

February 19, 2026

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…