“Sri Lanka: Caught in an Indo-China ‘Great Game’? A blueprint for Sri Lanka’s foreign policy”
This presentation
titled “
Sri Lanka: Caught in an Indo-China ‘Great Game’? A blueprint for Sri
Lanka’s foreign policy” is divided into two portions. The first section
briefly investigates the prevailing political environment in the island and
underscores 6 recommendations for Sri Lanka so that it can pursue a utilitarian
policy approach in line with its national interests. In that sense, this
section succinctly summarizes my core argument from
The Diplomat.
The second portion of the presentation sifts through the practical application of these
recommendations. It looks at the present-day foreign policy research and
decision-making apparatus in Sri Lanka and breaks down adverse impacts from the
1. Absence
of policymaking clarity
2. Lack
of clearly delineated hierarchy
3. Acrimony
between the constituent members of the government On the policy making process
of the country
