| dc.description.abstract | Sri Lanka has been gaining a lot more attention from the great powers USA, China, and
India due to its geopolitical location. It has been caught in the power rivalry of the Indian
Odean Region (IOR). Therefore, it is crucially important for Sri Lanka to have a national
security policy to address security threats with reference to the present context. This paper
examines the importance of having a new national security policy in Sri Lanka and its
e ectiveness by referring to the drafted national security document for 2030. The research
was done using qualitative data by collecting data through books, articles, journals
referring to the library, and online articles and journals through websites. The analysis
looks at o cial papers, modernization strategies, capabilities, and strategic alliances. This
study examines whether the drafted strategic goals, aims and potential rami cations of
the National Security Policy would be e ective by 2030. It further examines how the
policy a ects regional security dynamics and the e ciency of cooperative and strategic
alliances. The need to address internal threats, strengthen infrastructure resilience,
and promote collaboration between stakeholders is crucial. Diplomatic engagement,
cooperative foreign policies, and integrating non-traditional security concerns are also
essential. Continuous assessment, foresight, and adaptation are crucial for a safer, more
secure world. The research will be bene cial for policymakers, analysts, and academics
in understanding Sri Lanka’s national security and how it ts with the changing regional
security environment. This paper concludes with suggestions to improve the national
security policy by the government through military dialogues and diplomacy. | en_US |
