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: < 1 min read This ODI research report and briefing note examines the macroeconomic outlook for Asian and Pacific economies and its main drivers, with a focus on the prospects of the region’s MICs. 

Reading Time: < 1 min read In this SWP Working Paper, LKI’s Barana Waidyatilake seeks to provide a Sri Lankan perspective on its regional role

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: 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: < 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.