Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s Commentary ‘Internal power struggle in the Maldives: Why India and the international community should be worried’ has been published by India Narrative on August 14, 2021.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s chapter ‘Present State of Defence Cooperation between India and Sri Lanka: Issues and Challenges’, has been published in Samatha Mallempati (ed.), ‘India-Sri lanka Relations: Is it Time for Reorientation of Policy?’.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s Commentary ‘India Extends Support to Abdulla Shahid’s “Presidency of Hope”’ has been published by the External Services Division of All India Radio (AIR) on August 1, 2021.
Research Analyst, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Maldives’ Abdulla Shahid as President of the 76th UNGA: What does it mean for India?’ got published in the Financial Express on July 28, 2021.
After President Ibrahim Solih came into power in November 2018, Maldives' foreign policy priority has been to restore the relations with India, the US, and other Western powers which declined significantly during Yameen’s period, says Dr. Sultana.
Research Analyst, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘India reacts to the “India Out” campaign in the Maldives’ has been published in Financial Express on July 7, 2021.
The attack on Mohamed Nasheed has exposed Maldives’ vulnerability to acts of terrorism. The biggest test for President Solih is to overcome the challenges to tackling national security threats and address the concerns of the liberal Maldivians.
Research Analyst, MP-IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana's article 'Colombo Port City Economic Commission breeds economic and Geostrategic Concerns' has been published in the Financial Express on June 02, 2021.
The act provides for the establishment of the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ); and the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC), writes Dr. Sultana.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s commentary ‘India-Maldives: Continuing Momentum of Bilateral Engagement’ got published by the external services division of All India Radio (AIR) on April 19, 2021.
Since 2018, efforts have been on, both from India and the Maldives to strengthen and re-energize bilateral relations between the two close neighbours. High-level bilateral visits are testimony to the commitment of both sides to continue the momentum, writes Dr. Sultana.
India’s stand at the United Nations Human Rights Council on the resolution relating to human rights situation in Sri Lanka should be based on its long-term interests in the teardrop island.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s Op-Ed ‘Inauguration of NSA Trilateral Secretariat: A step forward for maritime security cooperation with Sri Lanka, and the Maldives’ has been published in the Financial Express on March 04, 2021.
