The Indo-Lanka Naval Task Force Is Needed In Palk Bay – Analysis
Indubitably, the Indo-Sri Lankan fishermen dispute has created a tense situation in Palk Bay. On both sides, fishermen protest and
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Author: A. Jathindra
A. Jathindra is a Sri Lankan-based independent political analyst and head of a think tank, Centre for Strategic Studies -Trincomalee (CSST).
Articles by A. Jathindra :
Dragon In The Maldives: Red Alert For India’s Regional Leadership – Analysis
The Maldives, a small country, was once well-known mainly for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts. However, it has now
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China’s Slow-Swallowing Strategy Is Evident In Sri Lanka – OpEd
China’s footholds in Sri Lanka continue to be complex in the Indian Ocean Region. Amidst the controversies surrounding the arrival
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Is Sri Lanka’s Short-Sighted Approach Towards China Pushing India Towards Tougher Action? – OpEd
Another Chinese survey vessel, Shi Yan 6 is allowed to use Sri Lankan soil. Colombo’s short-sighted approach has become a
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Will Sri Lanka Rectify Its Strategic Blunder? – OpEd
A country’s strategic blunders endanger not only its neighbors but also the entire region. Sri Lanka’s strategically important Hambantota port
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Sri Lanka Has Been Seen As One Of China’s String Of Pearls – Interview
China is turning its attention to the Tamils in the north, using some of the same tactics previously employed during
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Monkey Exports: Understanding China’s Behavior In Vulnerable Countries – OpEd
Sri Lanka-China relations have become involved in a fiery argument over monkey business. Sparking protests from animal protection groups and
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Space Dragon’s Shadow In Sri Lanka Raises Questions About Its ‘Balanced’ Foreign Policy – Analysis
How China caught up a strategic port, Hambantota is one of the most vivid examples of China’s ulterior use of
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The Politics Behind The CIA Controversy In Sri Lanka – Analysis
Blaming foreign conspiracies engineered by the CIA, RAW and MI6 is commonplace in local politics. The nationalists in the Sinhala
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The Coronavirus: Is China Having The Last Laugh? – OpEd
China has continued to object to Coronavirus being referred to as “Wuhan Virus” or “Chinese Virus” which by all accounts
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