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India-U.S. Discord: A Boon for China?
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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 […]

The Weaponization of Aid by Hamas, with UN Complicity
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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 […]

The Threat Within: Why Sri Lanka Must Learn from the UK Ban on Palestine Action
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The Threat Within: Why Sri Lanka Must Learn from the UK Ban on Palestine Action

    A.Jathindra | July 21, 2025

Are democracies in the Western world facing unprecedented challenges—ironically, in the name of democracy itself? […]

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 […]

Pahalgam Terror Attack: What Can Sri Lanka Learn?
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Pahalgam Terror Attack: What Can Sri Lanka Learn?

    A.Jathindra | May 18, 2025

While references to a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan have emerged, India has not officially […]

India’s War on Terror
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India’s War on Terror

    A.Jathindra | May 8, 2025

In a calculated and strategic move, India has launched Operation SINDOOR, targeting Islamic “terrorist infrastructure” […]

India’s Post-Pahalgam Strategy: What Comes Next?
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India’s Post-Pahalgam Strategy: What Comes Next?

    CSST | April 25, 2025

The Pahalgam massacre has rekindled fears of a potential full-scale conflict between India and Pakistan, […]

Islamic Extremism in Sri Lanka: A Rising Threat to South Asian Security
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Islamic Extremism in Sri Lanka: A Rising Threat to South Asian Security

    CSST | March 13, 2025

Since the onset of Israel’s war on Hamas, the first incident of Israeli tourists facing […]

Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen finding themselves ensnared in the growing geopolitical rivalry throughout the Indian Ocean
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Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen finding themselves ensnared in the growing geopolitical rivalry throughout the Indian Ocean

    CSST | February 24, 2025

“We will not allow ourselves to be used against India – we will get help […]

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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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  • Weekly FOCUS

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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