The Geopolitical Cartographer

Research Foundation specialising from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

The Geopolitical Cartographer met with The @Clingendaelorg Institute at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in #SriLanka, where we discussed our #SharedHeritage and the future of the #IndianOceanRegion.

#Geopolitics #Geoeconomics #MaritimeAffairs #IndianOcean #IOR

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

We have joined the Silk Road Think Tank Association (SRTA).

The #SRTA brings together think tanks from the Belt & Road Initiative (#BRI) to discuss how to upgrade collaboration across & among BRI countries.

The #Maritime #SilkRoad of the BRI spans across the #IndianOcean #IOR.

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Glad to meet with @InstituteDanube in #Budapest, #Hungary.

We discussed @GCartographer, the current #geopolitical landscape, and the new #poles of #power that are #emerging and #gaining traction.

We look forward to the upcoming @idualliance #IDUForum in #Zagreb #Croatia.

#IMEC

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

The Geopolitical Cartographer participated in the 9th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference, hosted by the Government of Mauritius and the @India Foundation.

Admiral Jayantha Perera (Retd.) addressed the session on maritime security and the attack on IRIS Dena.

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

A luncheon meeting was held with the IORA Secretary-General to discuss regional cooperation and academic collaboration, reaffirming appreciation for the IORA Academic Group and its commitment to research-driven policy engagement.

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

Watch the Lecture by Mr. @ErikSolheim titled 'Renewable Energy and the Indian Ocean' for @GCartographer on 26th January 2026

https://t.co/45M6OLqedm
https://t.co/BdufjqvB75

#IndianOcean #geopolitics #geoeconomics #climatechange #maritime #maritimeaffairs #renewableenergy #renew

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

On Monday 26th January 2026, we were honoured to host Mr. @ErikSolheim for a Lecture and Discussion on '#Renewable #Energy in the #IndianOcean'. He serves as Chair of the International Advisory Council of the @GCartographer.

The Discussion was moderated by Amb. Pamela J. Deen.

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

We look forward to hearing from @ErikSolheim on 26 January 2026 from 1530 on the topic of #RenewableEnergy in the #IndianOcean.

If you would like to attend please email us as space is limited.

#ClimateChange #Renewables #Ocean #Opportunities

[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has huge opportunities for green and reviewable development.

I am very much looking forward to visit Sri Lanka 24-27 January. I will meet old and new friends, political and business leaders and activists.

I will speak about Renewable Energy in the Indian Ocean at an event hosted by Geopolitcal Cartographer.

I cannot wait to be back to Sigriya with the Zero Plastics movement. It is opening a new center for ecological tourism.

Cyclon Ditwah hit Sri Lanka hard in December. More than six hundred people perished. I expect many discussion about climate change, disaster preparedness and green sustainable development.

[U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka @USAmbSL]

It was a pleasure to meet @RW_SriLanka and Dr. Maithree Wickremesinghe. I am proud of our work together to restore economic stability in the aftermath of the 2022 financial crisis, including U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector’s recovery, and to expand maritime security cooperation. Truly grateful for commitment and support to champion the U.S. -Sri Lanka partnership over the last four years and his efforts.

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Wishing @USAmbSL @juliechungfso all the best with her future endeavours as she heads back to the #USA. Looking forward to continuing our relationship on behalf of the @GCartographer.

Thanks to the @USEmbSL for a lovely evening.

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

Wishing everyone a Happy 2026

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

Attended the briefing on the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee hosted by Mr. Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region, China.

@ChinaEmbSL

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Grateful to have participated in the #UnderstandingChina Conference in #Guangzhou #Guangdong #China on behalf of @GCartographer with our IAC Chair @ErikSolheim and other great speakers.

Addressing #ClimateChange in the #IndianOcean could not come faster.

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Great to meet the new Ambassador of the #Netherlands in #SriLanka, H. E. Wiebe de Boer with Rear Admiral Jagath Ranasinghe (Retd.) in #Colombo on behalf of the @GCartographer.

Looking forward to building on our #sharedheritage with the Netherlands in Sri Lanka together.

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Visited the @jmsdf_pao_eng destroyer “#Akebono” on the invitation from Ambassador ISOMATA @JapanEmb_SL marking the 71st Anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Force.

Earlier this year @GCartographer worked with the Embassy, @srilanka_navy & @UNODC on #MDA: https://t.co/mlKQUj6shm

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Glad to have represented @GCartographer at the @Bgdialogue #BGD2025.

Happy to continue the relationship and represent the #IndianOcean with other important stakeholders.

Thank you to the team for having me here after President @RW_SRILANKA addressed the Inaugural #BGD2023

[Rishan de Silva @RishandeSilva]

Wonderful to have revisited @UniofOxford for @StCrossCollege’s Anniversary, and to have also met the Warden of @NewCollegeOx.

It was also incredible to visit the @commonwealthsec in #London and meet Assistant Secretary General @lgfranceschi and to reconnect with @KatsukiKotaro

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

On Tuesday 29 July 2025, Prof. #KishoreMahbubani, Founding Dean of the @LKYSch at the @NUSingapore, shared #Lessons for the #IOR from #EastAsia in a discussion with our @GCartographer President @RW_SRILANKA, and Former Minister @alisabrypc

Watch here:
https://t.co/3gEAwpy3qw
#IO

[The Geopolitical Cartographer @GCartographer]

The Hybrid Roundtable Discussion titled '#Geopolitics of the #IndianOcean', moderated by Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, will take place on 22nd July 2025.

#IndianOcean #IOR #IO
#Geopolitics #Geoeconomics #Maritime #SriLanka #Australia #SouthAfrica #India #USA #Russia #Ocean