Winds of Change Presented to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister at a Critical Geopolitical Juncture

Washington, D.C (March 28, 2026) – In a significant engagement at a time of shifting geopolitical currents, Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, SAFN Executive Director, international security analyst and author, formally presented his latest book Winds of Change to Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka on March 20, 2026.

The meeting underscored the growing importance of strategic thought leadership in navigating an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. Winds of Change, published by World Scientific, examines the evolving geopolitical dynamics shaping South Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific, offering timely insights into policy adaptation in an era marked by uncertainty and transition.

Hon. Minister Vijitha Herath expressed his appreciation for the research undertaken by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera in Winds of Change, recognizing its relevance and contribution to contemporary geopolitical and foreign policy discourse.

The book highlights the necessity for nuanced diplomacy as regional tensions and global power shifts increasingly intersect with South Asia’s strategic environment. It contributes to ongoing policy discourse by advocating adaptive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approaches to international engagement.

This presentation marks a continued effort by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera to bridge academic research and policy practice, reinforcing the role of informed analysis in shaping Sri Lanka’s external relations in a rapidly changing world. The book has been reviewed by scholars and policymakers as a timely study in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment.

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