Heritage Foundation (USA) and Pathfinder Foundation to conduct a joint briefing session on US-Sri Lanka relations under the Second Trump administration.
Posted on February 22nd, 2025
The Pathfinder Foundation
The Pathfinder Foundation and the Heritage Foundation (USA) will conduct a joint briefing session online on 28th February 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (SLST), which is 9:00 a.m. (EST), via Zoom. The session’s main topic is titled Prospects for US-Sri Lanka Relations: Impact of the Second Trump Administration.” It will also address US-South Asia relations and American policy on significant global issues.
The Heritage Foundation is an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1973, it took a leading role in the conservative movement during the 1980s under the presidency of Ronald Reagan, whose policies were derived from Heritage Foundation studies, including its Mandate for Leadership. It is a research and educational institution dedicated to building and promoting conservative public policies. Heritage’s world-renowned experts—deeply experienced in business, government, the military, non-profits, academia, and communications—devote each day to developing innovative solutions to the issues America faces. They also engage with the international community to promote freedom, peace, and trade that benefits America and the world.
The Heritage Foundation’s experts who will speak at the event include Diana Roth (Energy), Steve Yates (US-China Policy), Brent Sadler (US Defence and Maritime Policy for South Asia), Eric Holtz (US Economic and Trade Policy), Mike Gonzalez (US Politics), and Jeff Smith (US South Asia Policy).
Dr. Dayaratna Silva, Executive Director of Pathfinder Foundation; Amb. (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, Executive Director of Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute; Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Founding Chair and CEO of LIRNEasia; and Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage, Distinguished Fellow of Pathfinder Foundation, will serve as Expert Commentators. Bernard Goonetilleke, Chairman of the Pathfinder Foundation, will moderate the session.
The event will be an open forum, inviting pre-registered individuals and institutions to participate in the discussion. Further information can be obtained by contacting pm@pathfinderfoundation.org.