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Sri Lanka's political position in the South Asian states-system has undergone fundamental changes in recent years. This is partly a result of ethnic tension on the island, its strategic importance to India, and international and regional politics. From a Sri Lankan perspective, this book examines these political changes. The contributors provide fresh insights into such topics as the Indo-Sri Lankan Agreement of July 1987, the strategic parameters in the South Asian region, Sri Lanka's present status, and its future prospects. South Asian Strategic Issues is a timely and important book that will interest students, scholars, and professionals in political science, international relations, and developmental studies.