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…
On Reconciliation: Listening to India Is Always Good for Sri Lanka
As speculation swirls over whether Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) government will hold provincial council elections next year, a bigger question looms: Will the NPP genuinely move forward with…
The Hidden Hand of Anti-Semitism in Sri Lankan Politics
Before the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, it was almost unthinkable that the Islamic State (ISIS), under the leadership of Mohamed Zahran Hashim from Kattankudy, could coordinate such a…
From Kathmandu to Colombo: The Geopolitical Roots of Nepal’s Unrest
In South Asia, history shows that setting streets ablaze rarely leads to constructive change. Yet, the region continues to see such upheaval, which only worsens domestic politics in the affected…
Next: Maybe China, Following the USS Santa Barbara
In the wake of the recent U.S. tariff relief for Colombo, the U.S. Navy’s littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) made a port call at Colombo from August…
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…