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Nilanthi Samaranayake

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Analyzes Indian Ocean security; forthcoming book (see URL); US alliances & partnerships. @EWCinWashington. Personal views. nilanthis.com
Washington bloomsbury.com/us/smaller-sou… Joined November 2008
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My thoughts on WSJ story: 1) Both Iran & US are targeting outside the CENTCOM AOR (INDOPACOM); 2) It's a rare moment in the era of the "Indo-Pacific" region when the Indian Ocean theater has more hotspots than the Pacific theater; 3) Watching for IO Zone of Peace discourse again
Shelby Holliday @shelbyholliday Mar 21
New: Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a U.S.-U.K. base in the Indian Ocean, per officials. Neither hit the base, but the move marks a significant attempt by Iran to reach far beyond the Middle East to threaten the U.S. wsj.com/livecoverage/i…
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US officials appear increasingly concerned about Russia's influence in western Indian Ocean/east African countries. Deputy AFRICOM LTG Brennan referenced Mozambique Channel: "'We are concerned about Russia wanting to proliferate [the Sahel model] elsewhere across the continent'"
BBC News (World) Verified account @BBCWorld 2d
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia bbc.in/3VjuZwE
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Important point on the limits of quant approaches (FH has a methodology on its scores). But Bhutan is a unique actor too, not only as a democratic constitutional monarchy but also for its lack of formal diplo ties with the P5. Looked like N Korea or Cuba to the US in a ML study!
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LoL. South Asia's only monarchy is "Free", the three real democracies are ranked "partly free" alongside the two military controlled states. Tells you all you need to know about the credibility of these indices. @SNiranjansahoo @swatipash
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My new issue brief for @ISDP_Sweden on Sri Lanka's relations with China. I examine the island state's economic, military, and diplomatic ties with China. Thanks to @jppjagannath1 for the opportunity. Download the PDF to read the full issue brief.
ISDP @ISDP_Sweden 4d
Issue Brief: China’s Activities in Island States: Sri Lanka as a Case, by @nilanthis: isdp.eu/publication/ch…

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