Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Is the JVP Eyeing Beijing’s Model?
As Sri Lanka grapples with uncertainty over the long-delayed provincial council elections, a fresh argument has surfaced in the political arena. Former Member of Parliament and General Secretary of the…
Dalai Lama’s Wish Exposes Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy Dilemma
The Dalai Lama’s unfulfilled wish to visit Sri Lanka lays bare how Beijing’s shadow constrains smaller Asian nations from making sovereign foreign policy choices. At 90, Tenzin Gyatso—the 14th Dalai…
Adani’s Mannar Project in Sri Lanka: Is the Opposition Unmasked at Last?
Development-related environmental debates in Sri Lanka rarely stay rooted in ecology—they are almost always colored by politics. The abandoned Adani wind power project in Mannar is a striking example. Not…
The New Face of Terrorism: Strategic Challenges for 2026
Synopsis In 2026, intensifying great-power rivalry and regional geopolitical competition are likely to continue shaping a fragmented global threat environment. In parallel, non-state armed groups driven by religious, ethnic, and…
Is Washington’s Move the Spark for a New Age of Regional Power?
The recent U.S. military operation against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have sparked sharp criticism and condemnation. Maduro now awaits trial in New York City. Once again,…
Bangladesh Edges Closer to Becoming a Terror hub
The current unrest in Bangladesh poses a pressing geopolitical question: is the country drifting out of India’s strategic orbit? A significant rift emerged in August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina—long the…
The Inescapable Grip of Foreign Influence on Sri Lanka’s Political Path
The involvement of foreign troops in disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka underscores how real-world circumstances continually shape the dynamics of geopolitics. It also serves as a striking example of…
Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka: A Humanitarian Bridg
"Operation Sagar Bandhu" is the latest term to enter the lexicon of India’s neighbourhood relations. India has launched this initiative to provide humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in the wake…
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…
Pakistan’s engagement is unlikely to fundamentally redirect Dhaka’s long-standing cooperation with India – Zillur Rahman
With Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League out of power, the BNP-led coalition has claimed a historic victory, while Jamaat-e-Islami has emerged as the main opposition with 68 seats. How do you…
Tarique Rahman’s Ideal Bangladesh is a Parallel of Pakistan – Mohammad Harun Al Rashid
BNP Victory: Amid high expectations, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition has claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. Jamaat-e-Islami, securing 68 seats, is now positioned as the main opposition party.…
Exiled Ambassador Mohammad Harun Al Rashid: ‘This Election Is Among the Ugliest in Bangladesh’s History’
You referred to a “meticulously coordinated terrorist onslaught that shattered Bangladesh’s foundations by overthrowing the legitimate government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As the country burned and order collapsed, Muhammad…
The war Hamas started is not over: An exclusive interview with Col.Miri Eisin
Following the October 7th attack, you outlined Hamas’s five-layered strategy, one of which involves underground tunnels—constructed over decades to ensure mobility and protection against the IDF during a ground invasion.…