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India-Sri Lanka relations
Sri Lanka Cancels Port Deal With India Amid Creeping Signs of Deterioration in Relations
By Abhijnan Rej
The Rajapaksa government’s decision to renege on a 2019 agreement that also involved Japan comes at a time when New Delhi seeks to up its neighborhood game.
Why the India-Sri Lanka-Maldives NSA-level Talks Matter
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The nature of bilateral political relations in the Indian Ocean region has an impact on the quality of subregional engagements.
Sri Lanka Will Soon Have to Pick a Side in the China-US Rivalry
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Colombo has been trying its utmost to balance the great powers, but that may no longer be feasible.
Sino-Indian Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Intensifies
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
As competition intensifies in the Indian Ocean Region, India loses touch with Sri Lanka and solidifies relations with the Maldives.
India Under Strain Across South Asia
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India’s regional relations are almost all in states of distress. That’s a big problem for New Delhi.
Time to Practice Climate Change Diplomacy in India’s Neighborhood
By Niranjan Marjani
Neighborhood first should be the focus of India’s climate change diplomacy.
The Return of Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda
How will the results of Sri Lanka’s 2019 presidential election bear on regional geopolitics?
India’s Approach to the Sri Lankan Election: Proactive and Pre-emptive?
By Ashutosh Nagda
Rather than a reactionary response to the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, India appeared prepared for the political developments in Sri Lanka.
India’s Reach in Maritime Domain Awareness: A Hit or Miss for Sri Lanka?
By Natasha Fernando
Given fears of Indian hegemonic designs, Sri Lanka has been cautious in engaging India for assistance in maritime security.
Against the Tide: The Growth of China-Sri Lanka Trade
By Umesh Moramudali
Chinese trade with the island nation is booming even while Indian trade seems stuck.
India-China-Sri Lanka Triangle: The Defense Dimension
By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury
How the India-China competition for influence in Sri Lanka plays out in the security realm.
Modi Regaining Lost Opportunities in the Maldives and Sri Lanka
By Shishir Upadhyaya
India is once again presented with an opportunity to expand its military influence in the region.