Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka, the veteran diplomat who served as Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Russia, France, and the United Nations, has issued a sharp warning regarding the current administration's approach to global power dynamics. In a period of increasing international turbulence-marked by "bullying tactics" and the aggressive posture of superpowers-Dr. Jayatilleka argues that the nation's refusal to maintain a "balancing act" is a dangerous gamble.

Dr. Jayatilleka expressed deep disappointment regarding President Dissanayake's recent interview with Newsweek magazine, specifically the leader's statement that he does not believe in the principle of "balancing" between competing interests.

The diplomat warns that when gl...