{"id":17318,"date":"2026-05-20T16:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/?p=17318"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:00:51","slug":"from-friendship-to-dependency-analysing-sri-lankas-foreign-policymaking-towards-china-author-talk-by-bcis-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/from-friendship-to-dependency-analysing-sri-lankas-foreign-policymaking-towards-china-author-talk-by-bcis-library\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cFrom Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policymaking Towards China\u201d- Author Talk by BCIS Library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully hosted an engaging Author Talk & Panel Discussion<\/strong> on 20 May 2026 at the BCIS Auditorium, Colombo<\/strong>, centred on the recently published book \u201cFrom Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka\u2019s Foreign Policymaking Towards China\u201d<\/em> authored by Dr. Bhagya Senaratne<\/strong>. The event brought together academics, diplomats, policy analysts, students, and distinguished guests for an insightful exploration of Sri Lanka\u2019s evolving foreign policy dynamics and its strategic relationship with China.<\/p>\n

The discussion featured an esteemed panel comprising Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage<\/strong>, former Commander of the Navy and former Ambassador; Rear Admiral (Retd.) Y.N. Jayarathna<\/strong>, maritime analyst and former Chief Hydrographer; and Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena<\/strong>, Head of the Department of International Relations, University of Colombo. The session offered diverse perspectives on geopolitics, regional security, diplomacy, and contemporary international relations.<\/p>\n

The event served as a valuable platform for critical dialogue and intellectual exchange, reaffirming BCIS\u2019s commitment to promoting informed discussions on global and regional affairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

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