Sri Lanka

R&AW, India's external intelligence agency, is at a crossroads, needing to adapt to a rapidly changing global threat matrix. As the scope of covert operations expands, the agency must align its strategic propensity with modern tradecraft realities.

Sri Lanka's President, the newly elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, must strike a balance between India and China's competing interests. His leadership marks a potential shift in the island's foreign relations, as India seeks to counter China's influence.

The UN Security Council has passed yet another resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire. This is the fourth such resolution adopted by the council since Hamas’ October 7 attack.

The Katchatheevu Island issue extends beyond political rhetoric. A reevaluation of the situation could ensure India’s alignment with long-term interests, both domestically and in future geopolitical contests in the Indian Ocean.