There is likely to be greater strategic coherence with Trump if he maintains his interest in the Indo-Pacific and continues to aim to restrain China, both of which are in India's interest.
Between April and June 2024, the Sri Lankan economy grew faster than anticipated, giving a positive hue to the process which the country has undertaken
India needs to show atmanirbharta as the era of ‘New Cold War’ is rampaging across South Asia
India’s rising stature particularly among the Global South is reinforced with the G20. India has been a partner of Africa, ASEAN, Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Central Asia, among others, with successful development cooperation efforts. These will undoubtedly continue.
Strategically speaking, a messy Sri Lanka is dangerous for India because a new wave of refugees could emerge and their frustration with their government may establish bases here. As the country continues to spiral downwards, India faces a new conundrum.
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