ETCA: A Strategic Response to U.S. Tariffs
Sri Lanka’s economy is at a critical tipping point, grappling with escalating geopolitical challenges and economic strain. The World Bank has highlighted growing concerns, cautioning that the island nation is still…
India’s Perspective and the Unrealistic Expectations of the Tamil Polity
The speculation about India's future response to Sri Lanka's ethnic issue is now more significant than ever. This heightened importance originated from the joint press meeting at the end of…
Expedite the bridge to Singalatheevu: Open Letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Dear Modiji, As a proud Sri Lankan and fellow South Asian, it is my honor to warmly welcome…
Navigating Uncertainty: USAID’s Future in Sri Lanka Amid Controversy
In the face of uncertainties surrounding the future operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), President Donald Trump’s administration has released a 36-point questionnaire directed at UN…
Islamic Extremism in Sri Lanka: A Rising Threat to South Asian Security
Since the onset of Israel's war on Hamas, the first incident of Israeli tourists facing terrorist threats abroad occurred in Sri Lanka. The war began on October 7 after Hamas…
Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen finding themselves ensnared in the growing geopolitical rivalry throughout the Indian Ocean
"We will not allow ourselves to be used against India - we will get help from anyone - on that basis we received help from China - for that China…
Sri Lanka’s Political Shift: Future Possibilities of The Red Alliance and Its Implications
For the first time in Sri Lanka's political history, a party with a red hue and the hammer and sickle, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has seized power. It is…
Handling Troubled Waters: Colombo Needs a Fresh Perspective
Katchatheevu, once dismissed by Indira Gandhi as a “sheer rock with no strategic significance,” has now become a hotspot of unrest in Palk Bay. This serves as a striking example of how…
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…
Israel has been forced into a war of self-defense : An exclusive interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon
You have previously been critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and suggesting that it was time for him to step down. However, in light of the current war with Iran,…
India – Israel relations are more open and visible – Nina Slama
Amidst the war in Gaza, there is a view that India-Israel ties have reached a new milestone. What are your thoughts? India and Israel are strategic partners. They are collaborating…
Antagonizing India is not a wise decision for a small state like the Maldives – Rasheeda M. Didi
You have worked with Mohamed Nasheed’s government, which has maintained strong ties with India. However, now the situation has dramatically changed. There is a diplomatic row between the two countries.…
US sanctions have not exhausted Russia – Prof. Vadim B.Kozyulin
Dr. Kozyulin is a Professor of the Academy of Military Science. Currently, he is a Head of the Center for Global Studies & International Relations, The Institute of Contemporary International…