If there was any doubt that Indo-Pacific is in fact the metaphorical “Heartland” of the 21st century, recent developments indicating intensifying U.S.-China competition in the region...
The World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, completed his first visit to Sri Lanka today. The purpose of this...
The Indian Ocean’s geopolitical currents have witnessed drastic transformation this year, particularly in the past three months, with India shedding the exclusive right of its sphere...
Authors: Srimal Fernando and Vedangshi Roy Choudhuri* In the post-World War II era the diplomatic influence of former Soviet Union on newly Independent India and its...
“You can Change Friends, but not neighbours”-Atal Bihari Vajpyee, Former Prime Minister of India With the changing dynamics of international politics and global equations metamorphosing from...
Authors: Punsara Amarasinghe and Eshan Jayawardane* Sri Lanka has been often portrayed as being in the crossroads of geopolitical encounters with powerful nations throughout its history...
Today, while the pandemic has caused immense economic recession worldwide, South Asia exponentially simmers with territorial disputes, extra-maritime activities, border skirmishes, militarization of states and mapolitics.1 In...
A recent article in these pages examines the Sri Lankan government’s battle against the Tamil Tigers, the activities of the Tamil diaspora and more. Unfortunately, the...
Authors: Ms. Nathasha Fernando and Ms. Ayodhya Krishani Amarajeewa On the 19th of May 2020 Sri Lanka celebrated the National War Heroes Day and there was...
Authors: Punsara Amarasinghe and Eshan Jayawardane* To historians of Southeast Asia, the Bandung conference of 1955 presents itself as one of the most striking international initiatives...