Sri Lanka's Balancing Act Between China and India

Introduction The tiny island nation of Sri Lanka has sought to navigate complex bilateral relationships between the two nearby great powers, China and India. India enjoys both geographic convergence with Sri Lanka, which is in its immediate Indian Ocean periphery, as well as historical, linguistic and cultural connections. New Delhi views the region as within its traditional sphere of influence, …

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