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JVP understands the geopolitical reality of the region
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JVP understands the geopolitical reality of the region

    A.Jathindra | February 15, 2024

Amid the buzz surrounding the presidential race this year, the visit of the JVP-led National […]

Maldives is a test case for India’s regional leadership
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Maldives is a test case for India’s regional leadership

    A.Jathindra | February 8, 2024

The Maldives, a small country, was once well-known mainly for its pristine beaches and luxury […]

Dissecting South Africa’s pact with the devil
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Dissecting South Africa’s pact with the devil

    Marco Spagnolo  | January 29, 2024

South Africa is a Nation that most of the free world until now had associated […]

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?
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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
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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
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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 […]

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The Hidden Hand of Anti-Semitism in Sri Lankan Politics

    A.Jathindra | September 16, 2025

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…

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From Kathmandu to Colombo: The Geopolitical Roots of Nepal’s Unrest

    A.Jathindra | September 11, 2025

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…

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Next: Maybe China, Following the USS Santa Barbara

    A.Jathindra | August 25, 2025

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…

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India-U.S. Discord: A Boon for China?

    CSST | August 7, 2025

U.S.-India relations are showing signs of strain after Washington imposed new tariffs on India in response to its ongoing oil imports from Russia. In retaliation, India has accused President Trump’s…

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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.…

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…

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…

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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