Nilanthi Samaranayake

Nilanthi Samaranayake is a strategic studies analyst at CNA, a non-profit research and analysis organisation in the Washington, D.C., area. The views expressed are solely those of the author and not of any organisation with which she is affiliated.

Maldives’ President Seeks to Preserve Sovereignty Amid Indian Ocean Competition

Even as Muizzu wants India’s military presence out, he leaves the door open for continued.......

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As Tensions with India Grow, Maldives Looks to China

India-Maldives dispute over tourism threatens bilateral ties. Thursday, January 18, 2024 / BY: Nilanthi Samaranayake On January 4th,.......

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Bangladesh’s Growing Role in Maritime Security

BY: Nilanthi Samaranayake Despite several years of relative calm, piracy is back in the western.......

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India on One Side, China on the Other: Small-State Security in the Himalayas

KEY TAKEAWAYS Often overlooked, the Himalayas’ smaller states are crucial players in regional stability. Bhutan’s.......

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