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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…
Economy & Development
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…