SRI LANKA’S 2026 TRAJECTORY A Strategic Analysis of Stability, Governance, and Geopolitical Positioning PREPARED FOR:  Strategic Stakeholders & Policy Analysts DATE:  January 9, 2026 FOCUS:  Internal Governance | Economic Resilience | Tamil Agency | Indo-Pacific Rivalry STRATEGIC THEMES: SYSTEM CHANGE:  Assessing the NPP’s "Clean Sri Lanka" Mandate  CLIMATE FRAGILITY:  Recovery in the Wake of Cyclone Ditwah ($4.1B Impact) MINORITY RIGHTS:  The Quest for Justice and Autonomy in the North-East  INDIAN OCEAN CROSSROADS:  Balancing the U.S. (SPP), India (Connectivity), and China (BRI)  Disclaimer: This report is intended for strategic informational purposes only. The projections contained herein for the 2026–2030 period are based on current political, economic, and social data trends. Due to the volatile nature of Indian Ocean geopolitics and the inherent unpredictability of climate-related events, actual outcomes may vary. This anal...