Reading Time: < 1 min read In an article published by The Diplomat, LKI’s Barana Waidyatilake explains why Sri Lanka’s best strategy is to stand for a rules-based order, as geopolitical competition intensifies in the Indian Ocean.

Reading Time: < 1 min read LKI’s Barana Waidyatilake and Myra Sivaloganathan considers why Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese-Buddhist community should combat global isolation, and the recent rise of extremist groups by using their Buddhist faith to strengthen transnational ties.

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: 5 min read Date: 8 October 2019
 
Reporter: Lihini Ekanayake

Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 14 October 2019
 
Reporter: Chattalie Jayatilaka & Malinda Meegoda

Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 24 September 2019
 
Reporter: Chattalie Jayatilaka

Reading Time: 15 min read LKI’s Amalini Fernando explores the potential of using Gastrodiplomacy as a way to aid the recovery of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s brand identity through the promotion of food and culture.

Reading Time: < 1 min read LKI’s Barana Waidyatilake examines Sri Lanka’s security strategy and situation against the backdrop of India-China competition in the Indian Ocean.