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…
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?…
India, Africa, and the Making of a Post-Hegemonic Maritime Order
Every era of global disorder produces its own vocabulary of anxiety. Ours speaks of “de-risking,” “friend-shoring,” and “multipolarity” - terms that describe fragmentation without offering a theory of order. Europe…
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…
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…
The India–Israel partnership will reshape aspects of the regional balance: An exclusive interview with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amos
Israel has faced criticism—even from close European partners—over its war against Hamas and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Tel Aviv underscores…