RCSS Policy Study 69 - South Asia’s ‘Middle East Dependency Trap’: How the 2026 Iran War Exposed the Region’s Politico-Economic Vulnerabilities
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RCSS Study says Middle East War Exposed South Asia’s Deep Dependence on the Middle East, Calls for Diversification to Build Resilience
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Why has South Asia struggled to achieve meaningful regional cooperation while other regions have made significant progress?
Excerpts from inaugural SAU–RCSS Lecture, delivered by Amb. HMGS Palihakkara, former Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka on 26 Oct 2026
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At the inaugural SAU-RCSS South Asia Dialogue, Former Foreign Secretary Amb. (Retd.) H.M.G.S. Palihakkara calls for Trust-Based Connectivity and ‘Variable Geometry’ in Regional Cooperation
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SAU-RCSS South Asia Dialogue: Regional Cooperation: Reflections on SAARC and beyond
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RCSS Researcher Chamika Wijesuriya Delivers Opening Expert Remarks at South Asian Intergenerational Dialogue on Climate, Peace and Security
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𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 - 𝟔 - ‘𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧’
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Digital Economy Secretary Waruna Sri Dhanapala at RCSS Strategic Dialogue says “Maritime Security and the Digital Economy should no longer be treated as separate policy areas”
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Digital Economy Secretary Waruna Sri Dhanapala at RCSS Strategic Dialogue says “Maritime Security and the Digital Economy should no longer be treated as separate policy areas”
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The RCSS presented its recently published Policy Study on Non-Traditional Security in the Bay of Bengal: Maritime Threats, Corrective Measures and Technological Innovations, to the Secretary General of @BimstecInDhaka, Amb. Indra Mani Pandey
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The RCSS Executive Director Amb. (Retd.) @RavinathaArya received Dr. D @dhanuraj , Chairman of the @CPPRIndia, Kochi, India, at the RCSS on 10 September 2026. Mr. Venura Jayaratne, Research Intern also took part in the meeting.
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South Asian University (SAU) signs landmark MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo
In another landmark step towards strengthening regional cooperation, South Asian University (SAU) has signed an MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (@RCSSwire), Colombo, Sri Lanka, to foster research networks, partnerships and collaborations for transformative change across South Asia.
The MOU aims to nurture regional consciousness and the idea of ‘Southasianess’ among young minds, facilitate joint research, strengthen capacity-building networks, and promote knowledge exchange and meaningful regional engagement.
Speaking at the virtual launch, Hon'ble President, SAU, @Profkkaggarwal, described the MOU as an important step in strengthening SAU’s relationship with Sri Lanka. He reaffirmed SAU’s commitment to taking the SAARC mandate forward and exploring campuses across South Asia, particularly in Sri Lanka.
Executive Director, RCSS, Ambassador @RavinathaArya, highlighted the partnership’s potential for joint research, knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, publications, conferences and opportunities for young scholars.
RCSS Board Member and former Foreign Secretary and SAARC Secretary (@SaarcSec)-General, Ambassador Esala Weerakoon, recalled that SAU was founded to enhance mutual understanding, challenge assumptions and develop perspectives beyond national boundaries. He noted that the MOU represents a commitment to knowledge, research and dialogue as instruments of regional consciousness.
RCSS Board Member, Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Colombo (@ColomboUni), and former RCSS Executive Director, Prof. Amal Jayawardane, highlighted the potential of the two institutions to create a strong platform for collaborative research and regional engagement.
The virtual launch was joined from Delhi by Vice President (Academic), Prof. Kapil Sharma; Vice President (Innovation and Strategy), Prof. Ritu Gaur; Prof. Ritu Gupta, Director, Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach; Dr. Medha Bisht, Officiating Associate Dean, Faculty of International Studies; and Dr. @shwets_singh, Project Lead and Deputy Director, Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach.
From Colombo, the launch was joined by the Board of Directors and staff of the RCSS, including Research/Programme Officer Ms. Chamika Wijesuriya, an alumna of SAU.
The MOU was facilitated through the active engagement of Dr. Shweta Singh, Associate Professor (SG), Department of International Relations, and the outreach efforts of the Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach, SAU.
This partnership marks an important step in strengthening the historic, cultural and academic ties between India and Sri Lanka and advancing greater regional cooperation across South Asia.
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