Reading Time: < 1 min read This journal article examines increasing regional economic integration in the Indian Ocean, along with the region’s rising importance in the global economy, and outlines the challenges to greater regional integration.

Reading Time: < 1 min read In this article, LKI’s Natalie Klein provides a preliminary assessment of how international law relating to maritime security can account for the operations of Maritime Autonomous Vehicles.

Reading Time: 2 min read LKI conducted a study on the long-term competitiveness of the Port City, assessing the potential of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to drive services-led growth in Sri Lanka.

Reading Time: 6 min read LKI’s recent Spotlight with Prof. Michael Plummer, Director of SAIS Europe, discusses the economic impact triggered by COVID-19 and strategies for recovery in Asia.

Reading Time: 9 min read LKI’s Malinda Meegoda explores the impact Coronavirus has on the global economy, and how countries should prioritise national health and be cautious of their approach to containment efforts.

Reading Time: 4 min read LKI recently interviewed, Mr. Jonathan Henick, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, on the Indo-Pacific Strategy and its policy implications for South Asia.

Reading Time: 15 min read LKI’s Sandunika Hasangani suggests a three-tier ‘TechPlomacy’ policy for Sri Lanka to moderate its citizen’s behavior online, leverage the giant tech companies, and manage the digital statecraft right.

Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 23 January 2020
 
Reporter: Chathuni Pabasara

Reading Time: 14 min read LKI’s Nilupul Gunawardena and Pabasara Kannangara helped Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with background analytical work and a workshop to formulate a revitalized Africa policy, where they explored ways Sri Lanka can develop and expand its economic links with countries in the African Region.

Reading Time: < 1 min read This National Policy Framework (NPF) of the government constitutes of 10 key policies aimed at achieving the fourfold outcome of a productive citizenry, a contented family, a disciplined and just society and a prosperous nation.