Extended analyses on foreign policy issues
December 2019
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.
October 2019
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.
August 2019
Reading Time: 13 min read In light of the recent Easter attacks, Nishadi Thennakoon of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, considers the adverse impact of internal social conflicts on Sri Lanka’s economic development.
April 2019
Reading Time: 12 min read Dr. Biwajit Dhar elucidates the US trade war and broader implications for global trade.
February 2019
Reading Time: 12 min read LKI’s Pabasara Kannangara examines India’s Sagarmala infrastructure project and what it means for Sri Lankan ports’ role in the Indian Ocean maritime trade.
Reading Time: 17 min read LKI’s Farah Ibrahim explores the relationship between Sri Lanka and the Maldives and areas for improvement.