Perspective – Page 2

March 6, 2024

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

Perspective

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 […]

Perspective

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 a fragmented global threat environment. In parallel, non-state armed groups driven by religious, ethnic, and…

Analysis

Is Washington’s Move the Spark for a New Age of Regional Power?

A.Jathindra |

January 7, 2026

The recent U.S. military operation against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have sparked sharp criticism and condemnation. Maduro now awaits trial in New York City. Once again,…

Analysis

Bangladesh Edges Closer to Becoming a Terror hub

A.Jathindra |

December 26, 2025

The current unrest in Bangladesh poses a pressing geopolitical question: is the country drifting out of India’s strategic orbit? A significant rift emerged in August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina—long the…

Analysis

The Inescapable Grip of Foreign Influence on Sri Lanka’s Political Path

A.Jathindra |

December 14, 2025

The involvement of foreign troops in disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka underscores how real-world circumstances continually shape the dynamics of geopolitics. It also serves as a striking example of…

White-Collar Terror: A New Face of Pakistan-Based Jihadism

A.Jathindra |

November 26, 2025

Amid the anti-Indian rhetoric of Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, India has suffered yet another terrorist attack within months of the Pahalgam incident—this time in New Delhi. The explosion near…

The war Hamas started is not over: An exclusive interview with Col.Miri Eisin

A.Jathindra |

November 23, 2025

Following the October 7th attack, you outlined Hamas’s five-layered strategy, one of which involves underground tunnels—constructed over decades to ensure mobility and protection against the IDF during a ground invasion.…

Swiss Initiatives and the Limits of Western Involvement: Regional Lessons in Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation

A.Jathindra |

November 6, 2025

Recently, a Sri Lankan political delegation travelled to Switzerland at the invitation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Organized jointly by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD)…

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

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