The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute extends warm wishes for a joyous New Year to all!

Are you passionate about International Relations and looking for a new position? Consider applying for the post of Research Associate at the LKIIRSS! More details can be found at this link - https://lki.lk/careers/research-associate-2/

On Tuesday, 2 December 2025, the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) hosted a dialogue with a delegation from the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), focusing on China’s reform agenda, the forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, and wider issues of governance, development, technology, and international cooperation.

Are you passionate about International Relations and looking for a new position? Consider applying for the post of Senior Research Fellow at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies! Details can be found at this link - https://lki.lk/about/careers-and-internships/.

Are you passionate about International Relations and looking for a new position? Consider applying for the post of Research Associate at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies! Details can be found at this link - https://lki.lk/about/careers-and-internships/.

Are you passionate about International Relations and looking for a new position? Consider applying for the post of Director (Research) at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies! More details can be found at this link - https://lki.lk/about/careers-and-internships/.

Are you passionate about International Relations and looking for a new position? Consider applying for the post of either Director (Research), Senior Research Fellow, or Research Associate at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies! More details can be found at this link - https://lki.lk/about/careers-and-internships/.

On 18 November 2025, the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) welcomed Ms. Zunaira Latif, Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka. She was received by Dr. Nishara Mendis, Executive Director of LKIIRSS, together with members of the Institute’s research team.

On 17 November 2025, the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) welcomed representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka for an academic discussion. The Embassy delegation included Ms. Shailaja Kim, Political Unit Chief, Mr. Patrick Collins, Political Officer, and Ms. Charitha Fernando, Political Specialist.

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) convened a Roundtable Discussion on ‘China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: New Opportunities for Shared Development’ on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the LKIIRSS Board Room. The session brought together representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Think Tank representatives and other invitees.

Read more: https://lki.lk/events/lki-roundtable-discussion-on-chinas-15th-five-year-plan-new-opportunities-for-shared-development/

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) held the final session for the lecture series titled ‘Admiral’s Morning’ on October 28th at the Lighthouse Auditorium in Colombo. The series first began in September, with the aim of building awareness regarding Sri Lanka’s maritime issues. The lecture was delivered by the LKIIRSS Board member, Rear Admiral Y.N. Jayarathna (Retd.), former Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lankan Navy, who presented on the topic of the ‘Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar: Our Strategic Neighbourhood’.

Read more: https://lki.lk/lkiirsss-final-admirals-morning-bay-of-bengal-and-gulf-of-mannar-our-strategic-neighbourhood/

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) held the 3rd session of the month for the lecture series titled ‘Admiral’s Morning’ on October 21st at the Lighthouse Auditorium in Colombo. The lecture was delivered by the LKIIRSS Board member, Rear Admiral Y.N. Jayarathna (Retd.), former Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lankan Navy, who presented on the topic of ‘Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)’.

Read more: https://lki.lk/lki-admirals-morning-maritime-domain-awareness/