India v. China in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Rising Powers
By Kadira Pethiyagoda.-12/05/2015
The changing fortunes for the two emerging global powers in Sri Lanka offer some interesting lessons.
John Kerry’s visit to Sri Lanka, the first by a U.S. Secretary of State in 11 years, recognizes country’s geopolitical importance. It also highlights the outcome of the recent tussle over the island state by two emerging global powers. This is a contest in which India has now gained the upper hand over China, offering important lessons for rising powers as they begin a “Great Game” in Asia.
