Prof. Dr. S. Chaminda Padmakumara
Short vita
Professor S. Chaminda Padmakumara is the current Head of the Department of International Relations Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo and he has obtained PhD in International Relations from South Asian University, New Delhi. His PhD thesis focuses on the historical concept of ‘mandala’ and Southeast Asian region formation and he has obtained MA in International Relations from the University of Colombo. His research interests and writing include Regional Integration, Regional Organizations and Global Civil Society. He has published several research papers and has presented on various aspects of International Relations.
Contributions
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Sri Lanka - EU Relations in the Context of European Election 2024
The relations between the European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka have undergone significant development over time, primarily driven by trade relations and trade concessions. The key objective of this paper is to analyze the impact of the EU election on the current EU-Sri Lanka relations, with a specific focus on how it will influence the future trajectory of these relations, particularly in economic and political aspects.
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Impact of war in Ukraine on Sri Lanka
Since the war began in Ukraine in February 2022, it has triggered a cascade of global issues. The ripple effects of the war in Ukraine are widespread, and it threatens many sectors of the world's economy, leading to high inflation and market instabilities. As a developing country, Sri Lanka is vulnerable to disruption in supply chains, high food inflation and other socio-economic catastrophes triggered by the situation.
