Sri Lanka’s Long Entanglement Of Foreign Power

The Inescapable Grip Of Foreign Influence On Sri Lanka

Although U.S. military deployments overseas are common, their presence in Sri Lanka has historically been rare. For the first time, both Indian and American troops are now actively engaged in rescue and relief operations on Sri Lankan soil. This marks a significant departure from past sensitivities surrounding foreign military footprints in the island nation.

Sri Lanka’s Long Entanglement Of Foreign Power

By A. Jathindra – A. Jathindra The involvement of foreign troops in disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka underscores how real-world circumstances continually shape the dynamics of geopolitics. It also serves as a striking example of how such realities can compel ruling elites in smaller nations to shift away from their textbook ideologies. Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who now serves as the executive president and has welcomed foreign forces on …