Why did ambitious India stumble in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is located in a residential area in the northeast of the Indian Ocean. The east and south of Sri Lanka are vast sea areas, and only the northwest faces the Indian Strait, which happens to be on the traditional trade route of the Indian Ocean. Colombo, its capital, and Hambantota in the south have excellent deep-water ports, which are adjacent to the Bay of Bengal in the east and the Indian Ocean in the west.

Sri Lanka is a very important key point on the Indian Ocean route and is rich in various resources. Ships around the world attach great importance to its position, and many even try to control it. In modern times, western colonists fought several wars for this island. Therefore, no one wants the interests here to be monopolized by one party. Because Sri Lanka's national strength is not weak and supported by Britain, the United States and China, India will not dare to act rashly against Sri Lanka for a while.

Of course, Sri Lanka is well aware of its own situation. It has adopted a flexible foreign policy since independence. The former president adhered to the principle of pro-Europe and America, allowing Britain, the former suzerain country, to continue to build a huge military base in Sri Lanka, and at the same time receiving assistance from the United States, France, Canada and Australia. Allowing these countries to use their own ports and supply facilities to fight against the capitalist movement can be said to want to hold the thighs of western countries tightly.

Of course, Sri Lankans are also very smart and know that India has great ambitions. 1948 After gaining independence, it joined the Commonwealth and became a dominion of Britain. They are still protected by Britain. In addition, in recent years, they have tried to make friends with other countries, so India has no reason and courage to annex Sri Lanka.