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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 […]

ETCA: A Strategic Response to U.S. Tariffs
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ETCA: A Strategic Response to U.S. Tariffs

    A.Jathindra | April 23, 2025

Sri Lanka’s economy is at a critical tipping point, grappling with escalating geopolitical challenges and […]

Expedite the bridge to Singalatheevu: Open Letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Expedite the bridge to Singalatheevu: Open Letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    A.Jathindra | April 1, 2025

His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of the Republic of India,  Dear Modiji, As […]

Navigating Uncertainty: USAID’s Future in Sri Lanka Amid Controversy
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Navigating Uncertainty: USAID’s Future in Sri Lanka Amid Controversy

    A.Jathindra | March 22, 2025

In the face of uncertainties surrounding the future operations of the United States Agency for […]

Is the idea of a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka an invitation to another “Debt Trap”?
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Is the idea of a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka an invitation to another “Debt Trap”?

    A.Jathindra | June 25, 2024

A few environmentalists, including the Bishop of the Diocese of Mannar, filed a fundamental rights […]

The Indo-Lanka Naval Task Force Is Needed In Palk Bay
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The Indo-Lanka Naval Task Force Is Needed In Palk Bay

    A.Jathindra | March 6, 2024

Indubitably, the Indo-Sri Lankan fishermen dispute has created a tense situation in Palk Bay. On […]

CSST’s perspective: Sri Lanka must keep its promises to India
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CSST’s perspective: Sri Lanka must keep its promises to India

    August 8, 2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s maiden visit to New Delhi appears to be a significant development in the […]

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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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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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  • 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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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…

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 proven yet again in Sri Lanka. Recently, Sri Lanka rejected a UN request to allow…

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…

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