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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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  • Perspective

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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  • Perspective

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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Washington’s New Envoy in Colombo Targets China’s Influence

    A.Jathindra | August 14, 2026

Amid the intensifying U.S.–China rivalry in the Indian Ocean, career diplomat Eric S. Meyer was sworn in this week as the new U.S. Ambassador to Colombo. Known for his emphasis…

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Some Remarks on  Israel’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Potentials and Challenges

    Dr Punsara Amarasinghe | August 14, 2026

The German general and geopolitician Karl Haushofer first coined and conceptualized the term "Indo-Pacific" (Indopazifischer Raum) in the 1920s. He argued that the global balance of power would shift from…

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The “Mecca Pact”: India’s Strategic Choices in an Age of Proxy War and Realignment

    Dr. Yashwant Singh | August 9, 2026

How New Delhi can raise the costs of cross-border terrorism without walking into an escalation trap, and why a geopolitically complete answer has to include the Eastern Mediterranean, not just…

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  • Interviews

China’s Desire to Find a Strong Naval Foothold in the Indian Ocean Is Quite Real:Former Ambassador Anil Trigunayat

    August 3, 2026

Historically, ties between India and Sri Lanka have been described as “special” and consistently high on the bilateral agenda. Yet, recurring challenges have at times clouded the relationship. In Sri…

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Indo–Russian Strategic Relationship Has Always Been Among Moscow’s Top Priorities — An Exclusive Interview with Gleb Makarevich

    A.Jathindra | July 28, 2026

Let us begin with the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Russia is often described as a Pacific power, yet the war in Ukraine continues without resolution. It is notable that Ukraine, despite its…

India’s Africa Outreach: Israel as a Conditional Amplifier

    Dr. Yashwant Singh | July 28, 2026

In December 2025, Narendra Modi flew to Addis Ababa. Ten days later, Israel did something no country had ever done: it formally recognized Somaliland, the breakaway northern region of Somalia,…

Cockroach Janta Party: Satire or Shadow Play

    A.Jathindra | July 22, 2026

The Cockroach Party may sound like a satirical stunt, yet it has already captured headlines in international media. At first glance, it is clearly designed to undermine the ruling Bharatiya…

The Piraeus Threshold: India, Greece, and the Architecture of a Post-Chokepoint Order

    Dr. Yashwant Singh | July 19, 2026

In February 2026, India and Greece signed a five-year defence-industrial roadmap and a bilateral military cooperation plan; Athens also agreed to post a liaison officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre…

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