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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 […]

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 […]

Sri Lanka’s Political Shift: Future Possibilities of The Red Alliance and Its Implications
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Sri Lanka’s Political Shift: Future Possibilities of The Red Alliance and Its Implications

    CSST | February 17, 2025

For the first time in Sri Lanka’s political history, a party with a red hue […]

Handling Troubled Waters: Colombo Needs a Fresh Perspective
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Handling Troubled Waters: Colombo Needs a Fresh Perspective

    CSST | February 3, 2025

Katchatheevu, once dismissed by Indira Gandhi as a “sheer rock with no strategic significance,” has […]

NPP’s blundering foreign policy
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NPP’s blundering foreign policy

    CSST | January 27, 2025

It is nothing new that Sri Lanka’s foreign policy direction is flawed and inconsistent, but […]

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Exiled Ambassador Mohammad Harun Al Rashid: ‘This Election Is Among the Ugliest in Bangladesh’s History’

    A.Jathindra | February 10, 2026

You referred to a “meticulously coordinated terrorist onslaught that shattered Bangladesh’s foundations by overthrowing the legitimate government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As the country burned and order collapsed, Muhammad…

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Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Is the JVP Eyeing Beijing’s Model?

    A.Jathindra | January 31, 2026

As Sri Lanka grapples with uncertainty over the long-delayed provincial council elections, a fresh argument has surfaced in the political arena. Former Member of Parliament and General Secretary of the…

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Dalai Lama’s Wish Exposes Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy Dilemma

    A.Jathindra | January 26, 2026

The Dalai Lama’s unfulfilled wish to visit Sri Lanka lays bare how Beijing’s shadow constrains smaller Asian nations from making sovereign foreign policy choices. At 90, Tenzin Gyatso—the 14th Dalai…

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Adani’s Mannar Project in Sri Lanka: Is the Opposition Unmasked at Last?

    A.Jathindra | January 18, 2026

Development-related environmental debates in Sri Lanka rarely stay rooted in ecology—they are almost always colored by politics. The abandoned Adani wind power project in Mannar is a striking example. Not…

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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,…

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…

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…

Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka: A Humanitarian Bridg

    A.Jathindra | December 1, 2025

"Operation Sagar Bandhu" is the latest term to enter the lexicon of India’s neighbourhood relations. India has launched this initiative to provide humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in the wake…

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