Like others in the region, Colombo’s new leader hopes to better balance ties with New Delhi and Beijing.
Michael Kugelman is the Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center. He specializes in regional interests and world news, focusing on topics such as India, Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh, while also addressing broader themes like government and politics. Michael's insights have been featured in prominent outlets including The Telegraph, TIME, Al Jazeera, and NPR.