April 2025
Reading Time: < 1 min read Sulochana Wijayasinghe Research Assistant at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) Abstract: The EU’s GSP+ … Continue reading Optimizing Benefits to Sri Lanka from EU GSP+ and Preparing for the Impending Reforms of the ‘GSP Regulation’
March 2025
Reading Time: < 1 min read Maheesha Premavansha Research Intern at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) Abstract: This paper examines … Continue reading Nuclear Disarmament and Non-proliferation in Northeast Asia: A Case Study of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
December 2024
Reading Time: < 1 min read The LKI Update brings you a round-up of the latest activities of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute.
Reading Time: 2 min read Sathyalee Ranathunga Research Intern at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) Abstract: This policy brief … Continue reading Office on Missing Persons (OMP) in Sri Lanka: Evolution, Challenges, Lessons Learnt, and the Way Forward
Reading Time: 2 min read Shayan Peris Research Intern at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) Abstract: This study compares … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s Voting Coincidences with Major Powers in the United Nations General Assembly
August 2024
Reading Time: < 1 min read The LKI Update brings you a round-up of the latest activities of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute. Sinhala translation is available here … Continue reading LKI Update (January – July 2024)
July 2024
Reading Time: 2 min read LKI’s Dulanaka Jayasinghe, Research Assistant analyses Sri Lanka’s continued engagement in UN Peacekeeping operations and Sri Lanka’s contributions during these challenging missions. It also explores the possibilities and benefits of expanding Sri Lanka’s peacekeeping footprint.
June 2024
Reading Time: 2 min read LKI’s Mihin Perera examines the prospects of Sri Lanka’s accession to the RCEP and the overall impact on the country that can be expected by RCEP membership. It also explores how Sri Lanka could leverage this partnership to advance its efforts at regional integration, in the path towards achieving its economic ambitions effectively.
Reading Time: 2 min read LKI’s Ishara Tilakaratna, Research Intern & Michael Iveson, Research Fellow (Global Economy) , presents an assessment of the political, economic, and strategic components of the Sri Lanka-Australia bilateral relationship and provides recommendations on strengthening engagement in relations.
December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 min read LKI’s Executive Director, Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, discusses the impact of major power rivalry in the Indian Ocean Region and assesses the foreign policy challenges for Sri Lanka.
