Neighbourhood First

The Ongoing Political and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Role of External Players

Coordinated by Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Ashok K. Mehta

Panelists: Amb. Yash K. Sinha, former High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and UK; Prof. Rajat Kathuria, Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professor, Dept. of Economics, Shiva Nadar University; and Ms Nirupama Subramanian, National Editor, The Indian Express

Chair: Maj. Gen. Ashok K. Mehta

Sri Lanka’s political and economic crises show no signs of ending early. India’s Neighbourhood First Policy has resulted in New Delhi being the first responder and the principle one. The discussion will focus on the ongoing political and economic crisis in the country