This essay aims at an assessment of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike’s foreign policy shifts from two vantage points: the foreign policy objectives of the preceding UNP administrations, and the foreign policy objectives of the MEP-SLFP administration.
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Foreign Policy is a very important topic, which comes under discussion within a political system of any country. When bringing under analysis the foreign policy of our country, a thing that can be noted very clearly, is how from the period of the past, different leaders of the state, made the foreign policy of our country, subject to various changes. The foreign policy of a country, is so much like a mirror that reflects its National policy to the rest of the world. When reflecting on the previous era’s foreign policies of our country one may note very clearly, as one which was once more or less dependent on the British and again it’s stance looked detached from the British and more independent and one other instances, more allegiant to Western Governments. During such eras there had been some prominent features in the foreign policies of each of them, and in which direction it was inclined depended on the concept and views of the political leaders who were controlling the foreign policies representing the Governments in power. The objective of the article we are engaged in presently, is to conduct a critical analysis of the foreign policy adopted by Mr. Bandaranayake during his tenure as the Head of State. The information provided for this study, was based on Secondary information. Mr. Bandaranayake made certain constitutional changes to the foreign policy of our country. He was a unique leader who introduced and they adopted non - aligned procedures which were neutral, and that were different to the existing policies. Due to this reason, Mr. Bandaranayake held an important position and was accepted with great honor among the Leaders of the State, both locally and internationally. KEYWORDS: Foreign Policy, Mr. Bandaranayake, Leaders of the State, National Policy, Sri Lanka
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