Relic Diplomacy and the Evolution of Soft Power in Asia
Introduction Recently, in February 2026, India exhibited Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Underscoring centuries-old civilisational ties between the two countries.…
Beyond The Headlines: What Trump And Xi Really Want
As world leaders gathered in New York city for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the bilateral meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping could not…
Assessing India-Sri Lanka Revitalised Defence Ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit to Sri Lanka was highly significant. It led to the signing of three Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) followed by formal dialogue between the top…
From Sea to Shore: How Pakistan-Based Terrorist Groups Could Target India
“In 2026, something will happen related to water” exhorted Muhammad Haris Dar in a video released in July 2026. Dar is the finance secretary and the President of its Central…
The Quiet Architecture: How the New Delhi Declaration Builds a Parallel Administrative State for the Global South
Most commentary judges BRICS by the familiar frame: de-dollarization, anti-Western bloc; the more consequential story emerging from the 18th BRICS Summit’s New Delhi Declaration (September 12, 2026) is infrastructural: a…
Never Forget Abbottabad — The Other Chapter of 9/11
Twenty‑five years ago, the United States endured one of the darkest days in its history. On September 11, 2001, al‑Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden hijacked four airliners. Three…
Japan’s Defence White Paper 2026: A Renewed Vision In The Indo-Pacific
On August 4th, the Japanese government approved its annual Defence White Paper. The Japanese government assesses and recognizes the shifting regional security environment led by its neighbours. Bringing forward the…
The Economic and Security Potential of India-Sri Lanka Joint Hydrocarbon Exploration
Energy has become a strategic instrument in the Indian Ocean, and few bilateral relationships illustrate this more clearly than that of India and Sri Lanka. Both nations sit astride vital…
Seminar on Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy
CSST organised a seminar for Trincomalee-based media correspondents on understanding Sri Lanka's foreign policy. The seminar was held at the JAKAB PARK hotel on 01.05.2023, Trincomalee. CSST’s executive director and…
Conference on India’s G20: Implications for Indo-Pacific
India last month began its year-long presidency of the most powerful grouping, the G20. It is a watershed movement for India and South Asia. Against this backdrop, the Center for…
Hindus and Jews Share Common Threats and Common Civilisational Values,” Says Israeli Scholar Yeshaya Rosenman
As the RSS enters its second century, how would you assess its historical evolution, and what enduring contributions do you believe it has made to India's social, cultural, and political…
Taiwan contingency would inevitably lead to a severe worsening of Japan-China relations -An Exclusive Interview with Daiju Wada
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, some analysts suggest that China–Japan relations have entered their most difficult phase since normalization in 1972. From your perspective, how would you evaluate the current situation?…
China’s Desire to Find a Strong Naval Foothold in the Indian Ocean Is Quite Real:Former Ambassador Anil Trigunayat
Historically, ties between India and Sri Lanka have been described as “special” and consistently high on the bilateral agenda. Yet, recurring challenges have at times clouded the relationship. In Sri…
Indo–Russian Strategic Relationship Has Always Been Among Moscow’s Top Priorities — An Exclusive Interview with Gleb Makarevich
Let us begin with the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Russia is often described as a Pacific power, yet the war in Ukraine continues without resolution. It is notable that Ukraine, despite its…