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U.S. Retreat Provides India an Opportunity for Humanitarian Leadership in South Asia
Since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president for the second time, Washington has suspended key foreign aid programs around the globe, impacting many developing countries, including in South Asia. This development has consequently created an opportunity for Beijing…
China in South Asia: Sri Lanka’s Elusive Attempts to Balance Between India and China
China’s role in Sri Lanka has undoubtedly changed over the past few years but is no less influential. Sri Lanka’s current foreign policy is almost exclusively driven by economic needs owing to its recent political and economic crises during which…
The Real Cause of Sri Lanka’s Debt Trap
Sri Lanka’s debt default – announced in April of last year amid foreign currency shortages that had triggered rolling blackouts, fuel queues, and street protests – has been subject to endless debate by local and international observers. The root causes…