A. Jathindra

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Is Washington’s Move The Spark For A New Age Of Regional Hegemony?

The question now is whether Washington’s ambitions end with Venezuela—or whether this marks a broader return to Cold War-style regional dominance. History suggests that when smaller states fail to act as “good neighbors,” interventions by great powers become inevitable. India’s interventions under Indira Gandhi illustrate this dynamic in South…

Growing Islamic Fundamentalism In Bangladesh: A Security Challenge For India

Yunus’s actions increasingly reflect the anti-India agenda of pro-Pakistan fundamentalists. This is illustrated by a book he recently presented to a visiting Canadian delegation - its cover featured a map of Bangladesh appearing to encompass large parts of India’s northeast—a symbolic gesture aimed at globalising the anti-India narrative.

The Inescapable Grip Of Foreign Influence On Sri Lanka

Although U.S. military deployments overseas are common, their presence in Sri Lanka has historically been rare. For the first time, both Indian and American troops are now actively engaged in rescue and relief operations on Sri Lankan soil. This marks a significant departure from past sensitivities surrounding foreign military footprints in the…

Is There A Hidden Hand of Anti-Semitism in Sri Lankan Politics?

However, in Sri Lanka, discussions about Gaza rarely consider this perspective. Instead, they consistently reflect an anti-Israeli sentiment. If we examine the situation closely, it becomes clear that the pro-Palestinian narrative, along with its discourse, works to weaken the relationship between Israel and Sri Lanka

India remains central to Sri Lanka’s economic stability, strategic objectives

India has extended a $1 billion credit line for Sri Lanka by one year. Given these realities, Sri Lanka’s path to stability must be built in close collaboration with India. This is more than an economic necessity; it is a strategic recalibration. Working with India also brings Sri Lanka closer to meeting U.S. expectations while balancing…

Expedite the bridge to Singalatheevu: Open Letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

A bridge between India and Sri Lanka is more than just an infrastructure project; it is a symbol of the enduring historic bond between two nations. As you pointed out, both countries "do not have a land boundary." The bridge shall represent our shared histories, mutual aspirations, and a commitment to a future of prosperity and cooperation…

Fishing in troubled waters of Palk Bay: Need to avoid spillover of Indian Ocean geopolitical competition

It was against this backdrop that the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka engaged with the fisherfolk communities in Northern Sri Lanka. During then Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda’s visit to …

Hidden hand behind opposition to Adani wind power project in Sri Lanka?

While a Chinese-backed coal power project in Sri Lanka is being carried out without opposition, Adani’s eco-friendly energy project, which the world is looking to as the energy of the future, is being opposed.

Is Colombo seeking to terminate the Indo-Lanka Accord?

The question that arises now is what will happen to the future of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, signed on July 29, 1987 between Prime MInister Rajiv Gandhi and President J R Jayawardne, under JVP’s rule? Dismantling the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord has been a long-standing desire of ultra-Sinhala nationalists in the deep south of the country. 

Sri Lanka's coming presidential election has implications for region; India better watch out

Just twenty years ago, India's neighboring countries, apart from Pakistan, were solely dependent on India. But now all the small countries except Bhutan are trying to identify themselves as neutral countries in the India-China rivalry.