EAM’s mission targets infrastructure, energy security, and Tamil community recovery as India counters regional competition with a "Stability" blueprint. COLOMBO – In a high-stakes diplomatic move, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday, December 22, 2025 . The visit, coming just weeks after the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah claimed over 640 lives and displaced millions, signals a pivot from emergency humanitarian relief to a long-term strategic reconstruction partnership. The Humanitarian Mandate: Transitioning from Relief to Reconstruction Dr. Jaishankar’s primary agenda is to formally transition India’s support from Operation Sagar Bandhu —the immediate disaster response—to a comprehensive "Special Cooperation Package." Following the cyclone’s landfall on November 27, India was the first responder, deploying the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant , BHISHM modular trauma units , and specialized search-an...

Briefing Note A Geopolitical and Human Rights Assessment of the Thaiyitti Land Dispute The Strategic and Socio-Cultural Landscape of Valikamam North The Jaffna Peninsula, specifically the region of Valikamam North, has long stood as a theater of profound strategic importance and cultural significance in the Sri Lankan socio-political landscape. The village of Thaiyitti, situated near the coastal enclave of Kankesanthurai (KKS), currently serves as the epicenter of a localized yet high-stakes conflict regarding land ownership, religious hegemony, and the perceived militarization of civilian spaces. 1 To understand the current escalation of protest activity and the resulting state response, one must first locate Thaiyitti within the broader historical trajectory of the Sri Lankan civil war and the subsequent post-conflict environment. The region was fundamentally transformed in 1990 when the Sri Lankan military established a sprawling High Security Zone (HSZ) to protect the Palaly ai...