#Geopolitics
China, Pakistan and Bangladesh explore new regional bloc as SAARC stalls
China, Pakistan and Bangladesh are in advanced discussions to form a new regional cooperation bloc, potentially replacing the long-stalled South Asian Association for...
Ranil slams Govt silence on Iran, calls for deeper alignment with India
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, declaring his support for Tehran and expressing regret over Colombo’s failure to...
Indian Ocean Region: Missed opportunity for Sri Lankan leadership
By Damintha Gunasekera The Indian Ocean Region—home to 35% of the world’s population across 36 nations—stands as the backbone of global commerce. With...
Ranil maps out new geopolitical vision for Indian Ocean
A closed door session titled “Geopolitical Cartography of the Indian Ocean and the Himalayas” was held on May 30 at the Institute of...
Soros’ Shadow: Open Society’s Sri Lanka Coup?
by Durga Velayudham The recent arrival of Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), in Sri Lanka signals more than just...
Anura told Modi Lankans are with India, claims Dayan Jayatilleka
The whole of Asia will have to suffer the consequences in the event Pakistan uses small-scale nuclear weapons against India in self-defence, said...
Pakistan says it has launched military retaliation against India
Pakistan’s military said it launched a wave of short-range missiles into India early on Saturday, as India targeted air bases deep inside Pakistan...
Global no-show: President AKD under fire for ignoring foreign relations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is facing growing criticism over his unconventional approach to foreign affairs, as his refusal to meet with foreign ambassadors...
