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Sri Lanka’s coming presidential election has implications for region; India better watch out
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Sri Lanka’s coming presidential election has implications for region; India better watch out

    A.Jathindra | May 20, 2024

Recently, Maldivian President Muizzu, widely perceived as being pro-Chinese, won a landslide victory in the […]

The U.S. intelligence community’s warning on Sri Lanka and challenges for India
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The U.S. intelligence community’s warning on Sri Lanka and challenges for India

    A.Jathindra | May 8, 2024

The PLA will continue to pursue the establishment of overseas military installations and access agreements […]

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 […]

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Renewable Energy in Sri Lanka: Is China Set to Return?

    A.Jathindra | October 22, 2025

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…

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Sri Lanka: Harini’s Visit to India – A Foreign Policy Perspective

    A.Jathindra | October 16, 2025

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…

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Driving ETCA Forward: Sri Lanka Needs a Chief Negotiator

    A.Jathindra | September 30, 2025

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…

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On Reconciliation: Listening to India Is Always Good for Sri Lanka

    A.Jathindra | September 22, 2025

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…

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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…

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…

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…

Missed the Bus? Revisiting 38 Years of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord

    A.Jathindra | July 31, 2025

Even after thirty-eight years, the Indo-Lanka Accord, signed on July 29, 1987, stands out as a remarkable event in Sri Lanka’s history. After much struggle, the accord led to the…

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