Gulbin Sultana

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Dr Gulbin Sultana is an Associate Fellow with the  South Asia Centre in the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and  Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. Her area of research in the institute includes  Sri Lanka and the Maldives. She has written extensively on the  politico-economic and foreign policy developments of these two countries.  Additionally, Dr Sultana takes interest in the study of small island states  particularly in the Indian Ocean Region and also issues pertaining to maritime security.  She has done her MPhil on “India’s Naval Support to Sri Lanka and the  Maldives” from the South Asian Studies Division of School of International  Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She was awarded a PhD degree too  by the same university. Her doctoral thesis was on “Sri Lanka Maritime  Security: A Study of Military and Non-military Responses.Before joining MP-IDSA, she worked with the  National Maritime Foundation and the United Service Institution of India in New  Delhi.

Associate Fellow
Email: Gulbin.sultana[at]gmail[dot]com
Phone: +91 11 2671 7983

Publication

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Wang Yi’s visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka: Relevance and Outcome

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Wang Yi’s visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka: Relevance and Outcome’ has been published in Financial Express on 18 January 2022.

The main purpose of the visit was to capitalise on the opportunities arising out of the economic and political vulnerabilities of Sri Lanka and the Maldives and further consolidate its influence in these two countries, says Dr. Sultana.

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  • Published: 18 January, 2022
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Sri Lankan Cabinet nods Joint Development of Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm with India

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Sri Lankan Cabinet nods Joint Development of Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm with India’ has been published in Financial Express on January 05, 2022.

The Sri Lankan cabinet at the meeting held on 3 January 2022 approved the proposal presented by Sri Lankan Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpilato implement the development project by a company named Trinco Petroleum Terminal Pvt. Ltd, says Dr. Sultana.

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  • Published: 5 January, 2022
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Conundrum of an Island: Sri Lanka’s Geopolitical Challenges

Sri Lanka, one of the most strategic islands in the Indian Ocean, is mired in several domestic political, security and strategic challenges since the end of the armed ethnic conflict in May 2009. However, with the defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and the post-war economic boom, it was largely believed that no one would shed tears anymore in the teardrop island. Such hopes and expectations were belied when the country witnessed multiple terror attacks in different locations in Colombo on 21 April 2019.

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Colombo Security Conclave Obtains Operational teeth with the launching of ‘Focused Operation’

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s opinion piece "Colombo Security Conclave Obtains Operational teeth with the launching of ‘Focused Operation’" published in the Financial Express on December 02, 2021.

An effective security cooperative framework requires operational synergy among the partners through the exchange of information and the conduct of coordinated operations to handle maritime incidents, says Dr. Sultana.

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  • Published: 2 December, 2021
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Quandary over AUKUS? Need to bolster India-Sri Lanka ties

Research Analyst Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Quandary over AUKUS? Need to bolster India-Sri Lanka ties’ got published in the Financial Express on October 03, 2021.

As the developments are taking shape in the Indian Ocean in the context of the QUAD and AUKUS, it is in the interests of both India and Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful and effective cooperation, without affecting their respective bilateral relations with extra-regional partners, says Dr. Sultana.

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  • Published: 3 October, 2021
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Internal Power Struggle in the Maldives: Why India and the International Community Should Be Worried

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.

At a time when Maldives has been pitchforked into global limelight, and the nation once again looks at strengthening its democratic credentials, it would be sad that domestic politics could play spoilsport. India would feel let down as it enjoys a warm rapport with both Solih and Nasheed. It also has promised substantial aid to support development in the country, writes Dr. Sultana.

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  • Published: 14 August, 2021