Gulbin Sultana

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  • Dr Gulbin Sultana is Associate Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile

    Operation Cactus: India’s First Rapid Reaction Strategic Mission in the Neighbourhood

    Operation Cactus was one of the most important strategic airlifts by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the neighbourhood, which was accomplished despite several issues and challenges. Various lessons were learnt from the experience of Operation Cactus. Some of the issues and challenges were subsequently addressed to improve the capability of India to undertake a joint strategic mission within a short period. However, with India’s everincreasing strategic interests and sphere of influence, the IAF needs to further bolster its strategic airlift capability.

    October-December 2023

    Spat between India and the Maldives: Way Forward?

    January 11, 2024

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s commentary titled ‘Spat between India and the Maldives: Way Forward?’, has been published in the Financial Express on 11 January 2024.

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    Muizzu as the Eighth President of the Maldives: Implications for India-Maldives Relations

    President Mohamed Muizzu will continue security and defence cooperation with India and unlikely to cancel ongoing infrastructure projects.

    November 06, 2023

    India-Sri Lanka Fishermen Issue: An Indian Perspective

    October 12, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s chapter, ‘India-Sri Lanka Fishermen Issue: An Indian Perspective’, has been published as part of the book ‘Geopolitics of India-Sri Lanka Relations: The Way Forward, KDU Press: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 2023, edited by Asantha Senevirathna.

    Maldives Presidential Elections: Fragmented Campaign

    While the pre-poll environment in Maldives is relatively peaceful, the political fragmentation makes it difficult to project a certain outcome in the upcoming presidential elections.

    September 06, 2023

    One Year of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Presidency and Sri Lankan Economy

    The ambitious policy measures taken by the Ranil Wickremasinghe government to revive the economy have yielded some positive outcomes though concerns remain over their implementation.

    August 23, 2023

    How French President Macron’s visit to Sri Lanka will usher in a new dynamism in Indo-Pacific

    August 03, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s opinion piece ‘How French President Macron’s visit to Sri Lanka will usher in a new dynamism in Indo-Pacific’ got published in Firstpost on 03 August 2023.

    France is keen to strengthen its relations with Sri Lanka as part of its 'Indo-Pacific strategy'. Sri Lanka’s multiple crises too have obligated the government in Colombo to reach out and deepen the ties, saus Dr Sultana.

    Opportune Moment for India and Sri Lanka to Realise the Shared Vision

    July 25, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Opportune Moment for India and Sri Lanka to Realise the Shared Vision’ has been published in the Financial Express on 25 July 2023.

    The Current Sri Lankan government believes that the island country can benefit immensely by integrating with the Indian economy, says Dr Sultana.

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    India-Maldives Defence and Security Cooperation

    May 05, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘India-Maldives defence and security cooperation’ got published in Financial Express on 05 May 2023.

    The main purpose of the Defence Minister’s visit was to review and bolster the longstanding defence cooperation between Maldives and India, says Dr Sultana.

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    IMF Bailout Package for Sri Lanka: Pros, Cons and Risks Involved

    March 24, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s Oped ‘IMF bailout package for Sri Lanka: Pros, cons and risks involved’ has been published in Financial Express on 24 March 2023.

    The IMF bailout package, while expected to improve the foreign reserve of the country and reduce the skyrocketing inflation the country is witnessing now; is not the ultimate solution to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic problems, says Dr Sultana.

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