The Inescapable Grip of Foreign Influence on Sri Lanka’s Political Path
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
"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…
White-Collar Terror: A New Face of Pakistan-Based Jihadism
Amid the anti-Indian rhetoric of Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, India has suffered yet another terrorist attack within months of the Pahalgam incident—this time in New Delhi. The explosion near…
The war Hamas started is not over: An exclusive interview with Col.Miri Eisin
Following the October 7th attack, you outlined Hamas’s five-layered strategy, one of which involves underground tunnels—constructed over decades to ensure mobility and protection against the IDF during a ground invasion.…
Swiss Initiatives and the Limits of Western Involvement: Regional Lessons in Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation
Recently, a Sri Lankan political delegation travelled to Switzerland at the invitation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Organized jointly by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD)…
Renewable Energy in Sri Lanka: Is China Set to Return?
Fresh tenders are expected to be called for the two renewable energy projects that were previously offered to India’s Adani Group. In the Sri Lankan context, it is not surprising…
Sri Lanka: Harini’s Visit to India – A Foreign Policy Perspective
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya, has made her first official visit to New Delhi. She previously remarked that Sri Lanka lacks a coherent foreign policy: “We do not…
Driving ETCA Forward: Sri Lanka Needs a Chief Negotiator
Recent reports have sparked serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s economic future. The country continues to struggle to recover from its lowest point, and prospects for economic stability remain uncertain. As…
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…
The war Hamas started is not over: An exclusive interview with Col.Miri Eisin
Following the October 7th attack, you outlined Hamas’s five-layered strategy, one of which involves underground tunnels—constructed over decades to ensure mobility and protection against the IDF during a ground invasion.…
A nuclear Iran would not just threaten Israel but destabilize the entire region: An exclusive interview with Ambassador Reuven Azar
Gaza remains a highly sensitive issue among global human rights advocates. In Sri Lanka, Muslim political parties and several groups actively work to keep this topic in the public eye.…
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…