In a surprising turn of events, the 'Marxist Leninist’ politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake, representing the National Peoples Power as a front organisation of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), emerged as the new president of Sri Lanka following the presidential election on 21st September. This unexpected outcome has sparked a wave of interest and intrigue in the political landscape of the Island.
Sri Lanka’s complex geopolitical position in the Indian Ocean presents strategic vulnerabilities and opportunities. It profoundly impacts national security, foreign policy, regional geopolitical dynamics, and the island's domestic political environment. Sri Lanka’s geostrategic location in the Indian Ocean has attracted the interests of major global powers like China, India, and the US.
Narendra Modi ist der erste indische Premierminister, der die Ukraine besucht. Das ist nicht nur historisch, sondern im Westen wittert man Morgenluft für eine Kehrtwende in der Aussenpolitik Neu-Delhis. Die Lage ist aber vertrackter.