The Perimeter Watch: Sri Lanka & Maldives | Volume 1 | No 4
The Perimeter Watch: Sri Lanka & Maldives examines key security, political, and economic developments influencing the Indian Ocean Region. Sri Lanka continues to reinforce maritime defense collaborations, deepening strategic ties with India and other regional actors, while the Maldives navigates shifting geopolitical currents with a focus on security partnerships and sovereignty concerns. Political transformations in both nations highlight governance challenges, leadership transitions, and evolving foreign policy priorities. On the economic front, Sri Lanka advances its debt restructuring efforts to stabilize growth, whereas the Maldives leverages its tourism sector for economic recovery while grappling with sustainability and fiscal constraints. These factors collectively shape the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific, with long-term implications for regional stability and power dynamics.
