Publications

Books / Chapters in books

  • Senaratne, B. (Ed.) (Forthcoming). Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence. 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. (2021). 21st 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 22nd 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.
  • Senaratne, B. (1998). Experience of a Sri Lankan Child in Japan. Colombo: Tokyo Mate.

Journal Articles

Edited Publications

Conference Proceedings

  • Rajapakshe, W. and Senaratne B. (2020). The Indo-Pacific: An Examination of Regional Instruments for Improved Coordination. Proceedings 13th 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 5th International Conference 2018. Colombo: International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities.
  • Senaratne, B. (2017). “Dynamics in Cyber Security: Challenges to Sri Lanka’s National Security”. 10th 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 State’ Foreign Policy”. 4th 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”. 10th 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 9th 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 8th International Research Conference (pp. 94-99). Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

Newspapers, Magazine & Online Article Contributions (Selected)

Abstract publications

  • Senaratne, B. and Ekanayake, C. (2021). The COVID -19 Pandemic in South Asia: An Analysis of China’s Medical Assistance. 14th 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. 14th 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. 13th 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 21st 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. 12th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
  • Senaratne B. (2019). 21st Century Maritime Silk Route: Preventive Diplomacy as a Mechanism to Mitigate Future Security Implications. 12th 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. 8th International Maritime Conference. Karachi: Bahria University.
  • Senaratne, N. and Senaratne, B. (2018). Buddhist Attitudes on Global Issues and Solutions. 5th 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 10th 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. 10th 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. 5th 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 – 1st 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. 9th 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. 6thInternational 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. 4th 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 8th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.