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Chinese ships visit crisis; Sri Lanka’s tactful decision  
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Chinese ships visit crisis; Sri Lanka’s tactful decision  

    Veeragathy Thanabalasingham | December 22, 2023

The Sri Lankan government has taken a tactful decision to avoid a geopolitical, diplomatic crisis […]

Sri Lanka’s Fishers see China as a disruptor
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Sri Lanka’s Fishers see China as a disruptor

    A.Jathindra | November 4, 2023

China’s footholds in Sri Lanka continue to be complex in the Indian Ocean Region. Amidst […]

Is Sri Lanka’s short-sighted approach towards China pushing India towards tougher action?
  • Analysis

Is Sri Lanka’s short-sighted approach towards China pushing India towards tougher action?

    A.Jathindra | October 26, 2023

Dancing with the Devil is a book written by investigative writer Rodney Barker. It is […]

Correcting a strategic mistake
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Correcting a strategic mistake

    A.Jathindra | July 17, 2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to visit New Delhi this week. In Sri Lanka, it […]

Monkey Export: Understanding China’s Behavior in Vulnerable Countries
  • Analysis

Monkey Export: Understanding China’s Behavior in Vulnerable Countries

    A.Jathindra | April 25, 2023

Sri Lanka-China relations have become a fiery argument over monkey business. Sparking protests from animal […]

News of China’s Radar Base in Sri Lanka raises serious questions about its foreign policy
  • Analysis

News of China’s Radar Base in Sri Lanka raises serious questions about its foreign policy

    A.Jathindra | April 4, 2023

How China caught up a strategic port, Hambantota is one of the most vivid examples […]

Can Sri Lanka exit from dumb bets on China?
  • Analysis

Can Sri Lanka exit from dumb bets on China?

    A.Jathindra | March 15, 2023

Blaming foreign conspiracies engineered by the CIA, RAW and MI6 is commonplace in local politics. […]

Languish in India as Refugees or Return to Sri Lanka with an Uncertain Future
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Languish in India as Refugees or Return to Sri Lanka with an Uncertain Future

    December 19, 2021

In the famous quote in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1, in the opening […]

Inherent bad faith: Alternatives for deducing the Indo-Lanka Accord
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Inherent bad faith: Alternatives for deducing the Indo-Lanka Accord

    S.S.Mani | January 19, 2021

For those aligned with the realist tradition in international relations, the creation of the Indo-Lanka […]

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  • Interviews

A nuclear Iran would not just threaten Israel but destabilize the entire region: An exclusive interview with Ambassador Reuven Azar

    A.Jathindra | July 28, 2025

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.…

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The Weaponization of Aid by Hamas, with UN Complicity

    Guy Nir, Spokesperson of Israel to Sri Lanka | July 27, 2025

Across Gaza, humanitarian aid is desperately needed. Yet for far too long, international assistance has been cynically exploited by Hamas, a despicable practice enabled by the active collaboration of the…

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The Threat Within: Why Sri Lanka Must Learn from the UK Ban on Palestine Action

    A.Jathindra | July 21, 2025

Are democracies in the Western world facing unprecedented challenges—ironically, in the name of democracy itself? The UK government’s recent ban on the pro-Palestine group “Palestine Action,” labelling it a terrorist…

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  • Perspective
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Sri Lanka: Handling U.S. Tariffs Amidst a Faltering Foreign Policy

    A.Jathindra | July 15, 2025

There are many perspectives on U.S. tariff policy. Some describe it as “mercantile diplomacy”—a strategy that prioritises tariffs and economic sanctions to discipline competitors, especially China. Canadian Prime Minister Marconi…

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Israel has been forced into a war of self-defense : An exclusive interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon

    A.Jathindra  | June 18, 2025

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,…

Delays in India’s Projects in Sri Lanka Inevitably Raise Suspicions

    A.Jathindra | June 13, 2025

Sri Lanka’s policy towards India remains ambiguous, reflecting its ongoing struggle to balance relations with both India and its strategic rivals. During his official visit to New Delhi following his…

Pahalgam Terror Attack: What Can Sri Lanka Learn?

    A.Jathindra | May 18, 2025

While references to a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan have emerged, India has not officially declared the end of Operation Sindoor. Military activity has merely been paused, with Prime Minister…

India’s War on Terror

    A.Jathindra | May 8, 2025

In a calculated and strategic move, India has launched Operation SINDOOR, targeting Islamic "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. These groups have consistently posed a persistent and significant threat…

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