by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has made a second visit to Sri Lanka within a few months. Prior
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In a significant step towards enhancing regional cooperation, Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held key bilateral meetings in Islamabad on Tuesday (April 29) with top Pakistani officials,
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to regional security and strategic cooperation as the 5th Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue officially commenced in Islamabad on April 28. The high-level dialogue marks
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As tensions in South Asia simmer, Pakistan continues to refine its controversial and high-risk strategy for surviving a potential conflict with its larger neighbor, India. At the core of its defense posture
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In the tranquil suburb of Tanglin, not far from the US Embassy and British High Commission, lies a facility that feels more like a sci-fi set than a police station. This is
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