Sri Lanka’s Maritime Security Strategy in the 21st Century

Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Thejashini Dilinika Pothuhera
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Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Thejashini Dilinika Pothuhera: Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 2873-2912

Abstract: The choice of focusing on “Sri Lanka’s Maritime Security Strategy in the 21st Century†stems from the changing geopolitical landscape of the world as well as the strategic importance of maritime security for island nations. Being a significant maritime actor in the IO, Sri Lanka has a variety of complex challenges that make its maritime security plan especially important. With emerging powers vying for control of vital maritime lanes, the world order has become more multipolar in the 21st century. Sri Lanka must review and modify its maritime security policy in light of the changing global landscape and the emergence of both traditional and non-traditional security challenges in the region. First and foremost, Sri Lanka’s geographical location at the heart of one of the world’s busiest shipping routes makes it particularly vulnerable to maritime threats. The IO is a major conduit for global trade, linking Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to Europe. The significance of this maritime space, both for economic and strategic reasons, places Sri Lanka at the crossroads of global trade, which makes its maritime security central not just for national interests but for regional and international stability.

Date: 2025
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