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Download Given its centrality to the heritage of Buddha civilisation, India uses culture and Buddhism as instruments of soft power in the projection of its foreign policy, aiming to maintain regional hegemony. India claims to uphold the principles of non-coercion and peaceful coexistence…

New Hopes, New Promises

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s visit to Pakistan has undoubtedly given a new dimension to bilateral relations between the two countries in view of the fact that they have agreed to enhance cooperation in disaster management, sports, shipping, socio-economic development, education and…

President Xi’s Visit to South Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited three South Asian countries (Maldives, Sri Lanka and India) from 15- 20 September 2014.The visit came at a very critical time when various transformations were taking place in the region. First, the visit started after the 14th…

Culture, Buddhism & Soft Power India’s Religious Diplomacy in Sri Lanka – A Veiled Influence?

New Hopes, New Promises

President Xi’s Visit to South Asia

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