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Rathindra Kuruwita
Rathindra Kuruwita is a journalist and a researcher from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Rathindra Kuruwita is a journalist and a researcher from Colombo, Sri Lanka. He holds an MSc in Strategic Studies from S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore. He was also a fellow at Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, USA, and a participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) conducted by the U.S. Department of State. He writes on security and international relations for several publications and has written extensively on the Sri Lanka-China relationship. Follow him on X.
March 10, 2025
Sri Lankan Defense Budget Grows Despite Troop Reductions
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Colombo’s selection of partners for weapons and training will be a significant strategic decision for the NPP government, which India views as pro-China.
February 24, 2025
China’s 6th-Generation Fighter: Potential Game Changer for Air Superiority in Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China is signaling technological prowess and a readiness to reshape regional security architectures.
February 13, 2025
The Russia-Ukraine War Is Both Challenge and Opportunity for Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
By formalizing and regulating the deployment of its ex-soldiers as mercenaries, Sri Lanka could address economic, social, and geopolitical challenges.
January 27, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Adani Controversy: Navigating Geopolitics, Transparency, and Sovereignty
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The NPP government has announced that it is reviewing the Adani Group’s $442 million wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn.
January 27, 2025
Japan and China Vie for Influence in Sri Lanka Via Soft Power Strategies
By Rathindra Kuruwita
As China refines its strategy on the Indian Ocean island, it is posing a significant challenge to Japan’s long-held influence in Sri Lanka.
January 21, 2025
Sri Lankan President Seals Several Deals in China
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s Sinopec has agreed to set up an oil refinery with an investment of $3.7 billion in Hambantota.
December 23, 2024
20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Early warning systems and fostering public awareness have improved. But gaps remain in policy implementation and infrastructure maintenance.
December 18, 2024
Sri Lankan President’s India Visit Energizes Relations
By Rathindra Kuruwita
While agreements promise economic recovery, concerns remain regarding their long-term implications for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and economic independence.
November 25, 2024
Why Sri Lanka Must Rethink its Engagement with Adani Group
By Rathindra Kuruwita
For the new government, acting upon deals with Adani is more than a legal or economic issue. It is a test of its commitment to fighting corruption.
November 18, 2024
Leftist Coalition’s Seismic Victory Reshapes Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The National People’s Power won not only a two-thirds majority in parliament but also 21 of the country’s 22 electoral districts.
November 10, 2024
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.
October 23, 2024
NPP Poised for Victory in Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Election
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The opposition has not fully understood the public demand for change.
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