Gajan Raj

India’s troubles in Sri Lanka

Dec 03

China’s increasing influence in Sri Lanka is seen by some Indian and western security analysts as a threat to India's national interests. Given the proximity and location of Sri Lanka, activities on the island by hostile states, they say, is detrimental to India’s national security.

However it is missing the point to see China as the ‘problem’ here; it is Sri Lanka’s conduct that should worry India. If Sri Lanka was not to entertain powers hostile to India, then neither China, Pakistan nor any other state can pose a threat via the island.

Shaping Western policy on Sri Lanka

Following the end of decades of armed struggle in May last year, western states, led by the United States of America and the European Union, are reviewing their policy on Sri Lanka.

The ultimate form of ‘Right to Protect’ is self rule

Sri Lanka is not a failed state. It is actually a powerful and stable, if racist, state.