Sri Lanka’s Maritime Security Strategy in the 21st Century

The choice of focusing on “Sri Lanka’s Maritime Security Strategy in the 21st Century” stems from the changing geopolitical landscape of the world as well as the strategic importance of maritime security for island nations. Being a significant maritime actor in the IO, Sri Lanka has a variety of complex challenges that make its maritime security plan especially important. With emerging powers vying for control of vital maritime lanes, the world order has become more multipolar in the 21st century. Sri Lanka must review and modify its maritime security policy in light of the changing global landscape and the emergence of both traditional and non-traditional security challenges in the region.