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The Palk Strait Link: Sri Lanka’s Unresolved Question
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The Palk Strait Link: Sri Lanka’s Unresolved Question

    May 14, 2026

Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads. For decades, the idea of a land bridge across […]

Trincomalee as a Regional Oil Hub: Sri Lanka’s Strategic Choice with India
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Trincomalee as a Regional Oil Hub: Sri Lanka’s Strategic Choice with India

    A.Jathindra | March 25, 2026

Political trajectories across nations are often influenced less by ideology than by the weight of […]

India’s Israel Policy: A Strategic Blueprint for Sri Lanka
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India’s Israel Policy: A Strategic Blueprint for Sri Lanka

    A.Jathindra | March 5, 2026

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, many global actors have failed to correctly identify […]

Sri Lanka’s PSTA Debate: Lessons from Global Terrorism
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Sri Lanka’s PSTA Debate: Lessons from Global Terrorism

    A.Jathindra | February 26, 2026

Transnational terrorism continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia, reminding the region that […]

The New Face of Terrorism: Strategic Challenges for 2026
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The New Face of Terrorism: Strategic Challenges for 2026

    Prof. Rohan Gunaratna | January 9, 2026

Synopsis In 2026, intensifying great-power rivalry and regional geopolitical competition are likely to continue shaping […]

Driving ETCA Forward: Sri Lanka Needs a Chief Negotiator
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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 […]

Next: Maybe China, Following the USS Santa Barbara
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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 […]

Sri Lanka: Handling U.S. Tariffs Amidst a Faltering Foreign Policy
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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 […]

Sri Lanka Should Seek India’s Expertise to Finalise Standard Operating Procedures for Allowing Research Vessels
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Sri Lanka Should Seek India’s Expertise to Finalise Standard Operating Procedures for Allowing Research Vessels

    A.Jathindra | July 4, 2025

For small countries, handling China is like walking on a knife’s edge — a truth […]

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China’s Ministry of State Security: The Spies Disrupting the West

    Patrick Omam  | May 29, 2026

In recent years, China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has significantly expanded its foreign intelligence operations, targeting institutions and critical infrastructures. Focused on cyber-warfare and economic targets the MSS has…

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From Colombo to Gaza: The Perils of Performative Outrage

    Soraya M. Deen | May 29, 2026

Sri Lanka is witnessing the rise of a dangerous ideology disguised as virtue: antizionism that increasingly spills into outright antisemitism. As a Muslim, I find it exhausting and deeply alarming.…

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China’s Global Development Initiative: Straightening Global Food Security through the Strait of Hormuz

    Patrick Omam  | May 21, 2026

Championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the height of the 76th UN General Assembly, the Global Development Initiative (GDI) is positioned  as a stress reliever for the Strait of…

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China’s Global Development Initiative: An Economic Lifeline for North Korea

    Patrick Omam  | May 15, 2026

For the past decade, China has strengthened its regional ambitions and strategic collaboration with North Korea. Both the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Global Development Initiative (GDI) have…

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One Year On: Operation Sindoor and India’s Message of Strength

    A.Jathindra | May 10, 2026

Marking the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India reflects on a campaign that continues to reverberate across global strategic forums. Launched as a decisive response to Pakistan‑backed cross‑border terrorism, it has…

Canada and India Have Many Good Reasons to Move Past the Issues: An Exclusive Interview with Yves Goulet, Canadian Intelligence Expert

    A.Jathindra | April 22, 2026

Yves Goulet is a retired civil servant who worked in the Canadian intelligence community for three decades. Beginning his career in 1994 with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, he worked…

We don’t trust Pakistan : An exclusive interview with Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar

    A.Jathindra | April 17, 2026

Amid the uncertainty over how the war may ultimately conclude, Pakistan has taken the unexpected step of brokering a ceasefire. While this initiative is welcomed by many, particularly for its…

Beijing shares advanced surveillance technologies, limiting Mossad’s ability to operate freely in the digital realm – Dr. Nadia Helmy

    A.Jathindra | March 26, 2026

Dr. Nadia Helmy is an Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the policies of the ruling Communist Party of China, and Asian affairs. She currently serves as Professor of Political Science…

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