Category: Foreign Policy

21st Century Maritime Silk Road · China · Diplomacy · Foreign Policy · Public Diplomacy · Sri Lanka

Enhancing China’s Overseas Investment Image through Public Diplomacy

Bhagya Senaratne, Ph.D.Leave a comment

The last decade showcased an increase in overseas investment by the People’s Republic of China and its private enterprises. This increased further with President Xi Jinping’s announcement of the Silk Route initiatives which is collectively known as the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. The success of these initiatives and investments lie in being able to harness…… Continue reading Enhancing China’s Overseas Investment Image through Public Diplomacy

Diplomacy · Foreign Policy · Sri Lanka · US Foreign Policy

Elements of Sri Lanka’s Geopolitics: Impact on United States’ Foreign Policy

Bhagya Senaratne, Ph.D.Leave a comment

This article examines whether the physical determinants of Sri Lanka have a significant impact on the formulation of the United States’ foreign policy. It also analyses whether Sri Lanka’s close proximity to the sea lines of communication (SLOCs) has any influence on the United States’ urge to link businesses and people, and also to reaffirm…… Continue reading Elements of Sri Lanka’s Geopolitics: Impact on United States’ Foreign Policy