India-Sri Lanka Relations: Issues and Challenges - By Satish Kumar Karna

Sri Lanka is India's security neighbour to the south. From a geostrategic standpoint, Sri Lanka's location in the Indian Ocean is critical; major commerce sea routes pass through the country. Both countries are strategically located in South Asia and have aspired to establish a joint security umbrella in the Indian Ocean.

India and Sri Lanka have a long history of intellectual, religious and linguistic interaction. The commercial relations have grown and there is a co-operation in the areas of development, education, culture and defense. On significant international issues, both countries share a broad understanding. In recent times, this friendship has been ....