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STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF SRI LANKA

BY RAMASH SOMASUNDARAM

Focusing primarily on the Natural Harbour at Trincomalee which has long been coveted by contesting powers of the Indian Ocean, this super-value work by Somasundaram meticulously tracks interest from the 18th century to the early 21st century. Dealing with competitive French, Kandyan, British, American and Indian perspectives amongst others, he also delves into diplomatic documents of the past to show that trade, imperial expansion and security needs makes

Sri Lanka sit at the center of the geopolitical whirlpool.

Available at Bookland, 45/1 Marine Drive, Colombo 6.

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