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Sri Lanka’s PSTA Debate: Lessons from Global Terrorism

February 26, 2026

Transnational terrorism continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia, reminding the region that extremist violence is never confined within national borders. The recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir—where Pakistan-sponsored…

Analysis

What Did JVP Learn from India? Lessons for Sri Lanka’s Political Future

A.Jathindra |

February 20, 2026

At the heart of Sri Lanka’s evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr.Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first…

Interviews

Pakistan’s engagement is unlikely to fundamentally redirect Dhaka’s long-standing cooperation with India – Zillur Rahman

A.Jathindra |

February 19, 2026

With Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League out of power, the BNP-led coalition has claimed a historic victory, while Jamaat-e-Islami has emerged as the main opposition with 68 seats. How do you…

Interviews

Tarique Rahman’s Ideal Bangladesh is a Parallel of Pakistan – Mohammad Harun Al Rashid

A.Jathindra |

February 16, 2026

BNP Victory: Amid high expectations, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition has claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. Jamaat-e-Islami, securing 68 seats, is now positioned as the main opposition party.…

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…

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…

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…

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…