Research Analyst, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on Sri Lanka, titled ‘Sri Lanka in the throes of a Political Crisis’ was published in the AIR World Service, an External Services Division of All India Radio, on October 29, 2018.
The forthcoming presidential election is a contest between Yameen’s pledge to bring about a transformational change with mega-projects and Solih’s pledge to end presidential tyranny, injustice and corruption
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on Maldives Elections, titled ‘2018 Presidential Elections In The Maldives: Uncertainty Looms Large’ was published by the Air World Service, an External Services Division of All India Radio, on August 22, 2018.
The commentary examines the forthcoming Presidential Elections in the Maldives that will be contested between incumbent President Yameen and Member of Parliament Ibrahim Solih.
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on Maldives turmoil, titled ‘Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Turbulence in the Maldives’ was published in the External Service Division of the All India Radio on February 6, 2018.
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement was published in the External Service Division of All India Radio on December 10, 2017.
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mr Tilak Marapana’s recent trip to India, titled ‘Sri Lanka Foreign Minister’s Visit Deepens Historical Ties’ was published by Air Word Service, an external services division of All India Radio, on September 11, 2017.
At the close of two years, the National Unity Government (NUG) of Sri Lanka has failed to maintain the confidence and trust of the people it enjoyed during the first three months of its tenure. Having said that, political crisis or instability in Sri Lanka remains unlikely. The NUG is likely to complete its full term, but it will not be a cakewalk.
Research Assistant, IDSA Ms Gulbin Sultana wrote a chapter, titled ‘Nepal-Sri Lanka Relations: Challenges and Prospects’, in Pramod Jaiswal’s edited book, Revisiting Nepal’s Foreign Policy in Contemporary Global Power Structure.
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s article on India-Sri Lanka relations, titled, ‘India-Sri Lanka Relations in the Context of India's Neighbourhood First Policy’ was published in the Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, Volume 12, No. 3, July-September 2017.
Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on elections in Maldives, titled, ‘Maldivian Presidential Elections Announced Amid Rights Abuses’ has been published by the Air World Service, an External Services Division of All India Radio on June 17, 2018.
