Neutrality as a Strategic Imperative: Charting a New Path for Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean Geopolitical Landscape Amidst an increasingly volatile global geopolitical environment, Sri Lanka situated at the heart of vital Indian Ocean maritime routes faces a critical juncture. A strategic shift is no longer just a diplomatic option; it has become essential […]

Last week, the Indian Defence Ministry’s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDSL) acquired the Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), strengthening India’s position in Sri Lanka’s marine sector in comparison to rival China. Since 2010, China and India, two regional giants, have shown interested in Colombo port due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Additionally, the […]