Monographs and Book Chapters

• Senaratne, B. (2026). From Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka’s foreign policymaking towards China. New Delhi: KW Publishers.
• Senaratne, B. & Fuard, A. (2026). Radicalization and Violent Extremism: An Analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative. In E. de Silva & S. Jayaratne (Eds.), The Role of Intelligence in Countering Violent Extremism (pp. 133-162). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3522-2.ch007
• Senaratne, B. (Forthcoming in 2026). Global Tides, Local Storm: Sri Lanka’s Shelter-seeking behaviour during the socio-economic crisis. In D. Chattoraj (Ed.). Sri Lanka’s Engagement with Global Superpowers: Navigating Strategic Choices Amid Economic and Political Constraints. Palgrave Macmillan India.
• Senaratne, B. (2025). Navigating Seas of Cooperation: China’s Military Diplomacy in Sri Lanka. In Xavier, C. & Jacob, J. T. (Eds). How China Engages South Asia: In the Open and Behind the Scenes (pp. 119-128). Centre for Social and Economic Progress. Retrieved from https://csep.org/cIfr0yc
• Senaratne, B. (2023). Sri Lanka’s Tightrope of Non-alignment, Economic Compulsions, and Diplomacy. In A. G. Shivamurthy (Ed.), US-China Competition: Perspectives from the Neighbourhood. ORF Special Report No. 218, December 2023, Observer Research Foundation.
• Senaratne, B. (2023). Introduction. In Senaratne, B. and de Silva, S. (Eds.) Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence Defence Policy: Past, Present and Future Projections (pp. 1-9). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. and de Silva, S. (Eds.) (2023). Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence Defence Policy: Past, Present and Future Projections. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2023). U.S. relations with Sri Lanka: A Case of Impulsiveness, Missed Opportunities and Strategic Competition. In O. Turner, W. Aslam, & N. Nymalm (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of US policy in the Indo-Pacific (pp. 300-314). London: Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9781003018322-25
• Senaratne, B. (2022). The Indo-Pacific Dilemma: Quad 2.0, Quad Plus and Quad 3.0. In H. Vidanage (Ed.), A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific: Implications on South Asia (pp. 121-132). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B., Goonasekara, T and Jayasinghe, S. (Eds.) (2021). International Relations in the New Normal and Beyond (BCIS Emerging Scholars Symposium 2021). Colombo: Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies.
• Senaratne, B. (2021). 21^st Century Maritime Silk Route: Preventive Diplomacy as a Mechanism to Mitigate Future Security Implications. In H. Ni, S. Abeyratne, L. Siriwardena and G. Zhou (Eds.), Lion Dragon Dance: Practice and Reflection on the People-to-People Dialogues in China and Sri Lanka (pp. 112-128). Hangzhou: Zhejiang University Press.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Economic Relations: A Sri Lankan Perspective. Pakistan-Sri Lanka Relations: A Story of Friendship. Ed. Muhammad Imran and Bhagya Senaratne. Islamabad: National Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). Maritime Safety and Security: A Sri Lankan Perspective. Maritime Safety & Security in Indian Ocean. Ed. Vijay Sakhuja & Kapil Narula. New Delhi: Vij Books India.
• Senaratne, B. (2010). Country Report of Sri Lanka. Colombo: Piyaratna Hewabatage Associates. (For the 22^nd Ship for World Youth Programme conducted by the Cabinet Office of Japan)
• Senaratne, B. (2009). Stepping into a Healthier Tomorrow. ICPD – “15 Years On” Sri Lanka: A Review of Progress by 12 Sri Lankan Scholars and Practitioners. Ed. Bradman Weerakoon. Colombo: Family Planning Association.

Journal Articles

• Nicklin, G. and Senaratne, B. (2025). Geopolitical realities faced by small states: A comparison of New Zealand and Sri Lanka’s relationships with their closest neighbours. Journal of World Affairs, 1 (2), 1-26. DOI: 10.1177/29769442251350943
• Senaratne, B. and Nicklin, G. (2022). Maritime Connections between New Zealand-Sri Lanka Relations: Connected by Empire, Separated by Distance. National Security Journal, 4 (1), 1-24. DOI: 10.36878/nsj20220501.01
• Senaratne, B. and Melegoda, N. (2022). China’s Engagement with Maritime Nations: A Case Study. Colombo Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 6 (2), 101-125.
• Senaratne, B. (2020). Maritime Security Cooperation: From Mistrust to Trust in the Indian Ocean Region. POLARIS: Journal of Maritime Research, 3 (1), 43-59.
• Senaratne, B. (2020). Sri Lanka and BIMSTEC: Past, Present and Prospects for the Future. National Security, 4 (1), 77-90.
• Senaratne, B. (2019). China’s Future Relations in the South Asian Region: A Study from a Neoclassical Realist Approach. Defence & Security Journal, 4. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Senaratne, B. (2018, September/October). Diplomats’ Role in Strengthening China’s Overseas Image: A Case Study of Sri Lanka. China International Studies 71. Beijing: China Institute of International Studies.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). National Security of Sri Lanka: Importance of Mass Media and Communication. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 4 (2). Nugegoda: University of Sri Jayewardenepura.  
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Elements of Sri Lanka’s Geopolitics: Impact on United States’ Foreign Policy. Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India. London: Routledge.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). The Importance of Public Diplomacy in formulating a Maritime Policy for the Indian Ocean Region. Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India. London: Routledge.
• Senaratne, B. (2010). Small and Medium Enterprises for a Healthier Economy in Sri Lanka. ECHO 55. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

Edited Publications

• Senaratne, B. and de Silva, SC. (Eds.) (2023). Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence: Past, Present and Future Projections. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Journal of Defence & Policy Analysis. (2021) Volume 1. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Defence and Security Journal. (2021) Volume 6. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Senaratne, B., Goonasekara, T and Jayasinghe, S. (Eds.) (2021). International Relations in the New Normal and Beyond (BCIS Emerging Scholars Symposium 2021). Colombo: Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies.
• Defence and Security Journal. (2020) Volume 5. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Defence and Security Journal. (2019) Volume 4. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Defence and Security Journal. (2018 Volume 3. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Defence and Security Journal. (2017) Volume 2. Sapugaskanda: Defence Services Command & Staff College.
• Imran, M. and Senaratne, B. (eds.) (2017). Pakistan-Sri Lanka Relations: A Story of Friendship. Islamabad: National Defence University.
• ECHO 55. (2010). New Delhi: Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

Conference Proceedings

• Rajapakshe, W. and Senaratne B. (2020). The Indo-Pacific: An Examination of Regional Instruments for Improved Coordination. Proceedings 13^th International Research Conference (pp. 98-103). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2019). Maritime Security Cooperation: From Mistrust to Trust in the Indian Ocean Region. Global Geopolitics in Transition: Rethinking Maritime Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region (pp. 116-128). Karachi: National Centre for Maritime Policy Research.  
• Senaratne, N. and Senaratne, B. (2018). Buddhist Attitudes on Global Issues and Solutions. Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference 2018. Colombo: International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Dynamics in Cyber Security: Challenges to Sri Lanka’s National Security. 10^th International Research Conference (pp. 90-95). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Determinants of Sri Lanka’s Geopolitical Significance to the United States’ Foreign Policy. 4^th International Research Conference. Batticaloa: Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Advancing Human Security-centric Policies in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities. Strategic Forum on Meeting the Challenges of Extremism by Advancing Human Security Centred Policies – Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL)
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Strengthening connectivity through Media in a culturally diverse Region. 10^th South Asia Conference. New Delhi: Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). The Role of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in Public Diplomacy in the Post Conflict Scenario. Proceedings of the 9^th International Research Conference (pp. 51-56). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2015).  Sri Lanka’s Strategic Relevance in the South Asian Region: An Analysis of India’s Indian Ocean Strategy and China’s Maritime Silk Route Initiative. Proceedings of the 8^th International Research Conference (pp. 94-99). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

Newspapers, Magazine & Online Article Contributions (Selected)

• Senaratne, B. (2025, December 7). Geopolitics of Ports: Foreign Policy and Maritime Security in Sri Lanka. Maldives Security Outlook.
• Senaratne, B. (2025, April 11). US tariffs and emergence of new world order. Daily FT. 
• Senaratne, B. (2024, May 10). Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war. Daily FT. 
• Senaratne, B. (2022, May 27). Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: Foreign Policy Amidst Domestic Tumult. South Asian Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2021, October 12). Tamil Nadu’s Effect on India-Sri Lanka Subnational Diplomacy. South Asian Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2021, January 21). Chinese Financing in South Asia: The Story of Sri Lanka. South Asian Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2020, December 19). The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Power Rivalry in South Asia. The National Bureau of Asian Research.
• Senaratne, B. (2020, November 04). The Eagle Has Landed in the Lion’s Den. Groundviews.
• Senaratne, B. (2020, March 14). Sri Lanka the Centre of the Indo-Pacific for France. Daily News.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). Dynamics of Youth in Violent Extremism. Silhouette 2016. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). Military Public Diplomacy. Strat KDU.
• Senaratne, B. (2015). Future of the United States Interactions in the South Asian Region. Groundviews.
• Senaratne, B. (2015). Sri Lanka’s geopolitical importance to the United States. Groundviews.org
• Senaratne, B. (2010). Small and Medium Enterprises for a Healthier Economy in Sri Lanka. ECHO 55. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

Abstract publications

• Senaratne, B. (2023). Security Development and Challenges: A Small States’ Perspective. Conference on Ocean Security: South Asia and the Indian Ocean. Colombo: Regional Centre for Strategic Studies.
• Senaratne, B. (2022). External Compulsions on Sri Lanka’s Socio-economic Crisis. Abstract of the 15^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. and Ekanayake, C. (2021). The COVID -19 Pandemic in South Asia: An Analysis of China’s Medical Assistance. 14^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4655
• Senaratne, B. and Dinethri, NR. (2021). Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: Challenges Encountered during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 14^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, B. and Melegoda, N. (2020). China’s Engagement with Maritime Nations: A Case Study. INCOIRe 2020. Colombo: University of Colombo.
• Rajapakshe, W. and Senaratne B. (2020). The Indo-Pacific: An Examination of Regional Instruments for Improved Coordination. 13^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/3066
• Senaratne B. (2019). A Neoclassical Realist Approach to China’s Future Relations in the South Asian Region. Annual Research Symposium. Colombo: University of Colombo.
• Senaratne B. and Melegoda, N. (2019). Geopolitical Importance of Sri Lanka in the 21^st Century: The Case of the Belt & Road Initiative. Rajarata International Research Conference. Mihintale: Rajarata University. (Was awarded the ‘Best Presenter’ prize.)
• Senaratne B. (2019). Sri Lanka’s Relations with China from 1948 to 1995: A Neoclassical Realist Analysis. 12^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne B. (2019). 21^st Century Maritime Silk Route: Preventive Diplomacy as a Mechanism to Mitigate Future Security Implications. 12^th Annual Research Conference – 2019. Colombo: Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.
• Senaratne B. (2019). Maritime Security Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region: From Trust to Mistrust. 8^th International Maritime Conference. Karachi: Bahria University.
• Senaratne, N. and Senaratne, B. (2018). Buddhist Attitudes on Global Issues and Solutions. 5^th International Conference 2018. Colombo: International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities.
• Senaratne, B. (2018). Maritime Domain Awareness: Possibilities for Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. Annual Research Conference 2018. Colombo: University of Colombo.
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Dynamics in Cyber Security: Challenges to Sri Lanka’s National Security. Abstracts of the 10^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2017/downlods/Defence.pdf
• Senaratne, B. (2017). Strengthening connectivity through Media in a culturally diverse Region. 10^th South Asia Conference. New Delhi: Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis, New Delhi.
• Senaratne, B. and Senaratne, N. (2016). Requirement of a Media and a Social Networking Policy for Sri Lanka for a successful foreign policy. 5^th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS-2016). Nugegoda: University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). The Importance of Sri Lanka’s ‘Image’ for Economic Diplomacy – 1^st International Research Conference – Trincomalee International Conference (TRInCo-2016). Trincomalee: Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka http://www.trinco.tc.esn.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Abstract.pdf
• Senaratne, B. (2016). The Role of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in Public Diplomacy in the Post Conflict Scenario. 9^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Senaratne, N. and Senaratne B. (2016). Buddhaghosha’s Communication System: Lessons for the Modern World. 6^thInternational Buddhist Academic Conference. Homagama: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Senaratne, B. (2016). Determinants of Sri Lanka’s Geopolitical significance to the United States’ Foreign Policy. 4^th International Research Conference. Batticaloa: Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Senaratne, B. (2015). Importance of Mass Media and Communication for Diplomacy in Ensuring Sri Lanka’s National Security. International Postgraduate Research Conference 2015. Kelaniya: University of Kelaniya.
• Senaratne, B. (2015). Sri Lanka’s Strategic Relevance in the South Asian Region: An Analysis of India’s Indian Ocean Strategy and China’s Maritime Silk Route Initiative. Abstracts of the 8^th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

Podcasts

• Senaratne, B. (2024, July 5). Exploring Elections in the Indo-Pacific region. Indo-Pacific Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2024, August 9). Resurgence of ISKP and its regional security implications in the Indo-Pacific. Indo-Pacific Voices
• Senaratne, B. (2024, July 5). Exploring Elections in the Indo-Pacific region. Indo-Pacific Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2023, January 21). India’s perceptions of the Indo-Pacific. Indo-Pacific Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2022, December 5). Perceptions of BRI Partners towards China: A Sri Lankan Perspective. Indo-Pacific Voices.
• Senaratne, B. (2021, April 2). Power Rivalry in South Asia amid the Pandemic. Asia Insight (The National Bureau of Asian Research).

Creative Writing

• Senaratne, B. (2021). Megha.
• Senaratne, B. (1998). Experience of a Sri Lankan Child in Japan. Colombo: Tokyo Mate.