The planned introduction of a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for foreign research vessels marks a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka, as it grapples with intensifying geopolitical pressures in the Indian Ocean. With the new framework expected within two months, policymakers are attempting to address growing concerns over the frequency and nature of foreign vessels […] The post Geopolitical Pressures Mount as Sri Lanka Regulates Research Ships appeared first on Lankanews.lk .