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Taylor Dibbert
Taylor Dibbert is an Adjunct Fellow at Pacific Forum. His writing has appeared in a range of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy and HuffPost. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area.
Follow him on Twitter @taylordibbert.
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March 31, 2016
Getting US Messaging About Sri Lanka's 'Democratic Transition' Right
By Taylor Dibbert
The U.S. needs to be more consistent when it comes to promoting human rights and accountability in Sri Lanka.
March 28, 2016
Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo’s cowardice regarding Tamil political prisoners is deeply troubling.
March 12, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Port City Project Is Back in Business
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka will resume a major (and controversial) development project.
February 25, 2016
The US Must Pay More Attention to Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Debate
By Taylor Dibbert
During the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue, Washington should elevate Sri Lanka’s transitional justice debate.
February 18, 2016
Problems Continue to Plague Sri Lanka’s Northern Province
By Taylor Dibbert
In spite of the country’s recent democratic gains, problems continue to plague Sri Lanka’s Tamil-dominated Northern Province.
February 09, 2016
Militarization in Sri Lanka Continues
By Taylor Dibbert
Pervasive militarization throughout the island nation's historically Tamil areas continues to result in a range of problems.
February 03, 2016
Explaining Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
Transitional justice in Sri Lanka will be a long, difficult process; awareness-raising is absolutely essential.
January 16, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Circuitous Road to Reform
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s recent democratic gains are real; so are the challenges that lie ahead.
January 07, 2016
Sri Lanka: The Persecution of Tamils Continues Under Sirisena’s Watch
By Taylor Dibbert
One year into President Maithripala Sirisena’s tenure, the abduction, torture and rape of ethnic Tamils continues.
January 04, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Maithripala Sirisena Is No Stranger to Politics
By Taylor Dibbert
A recently published article on USAID’s blog is cause for concern.
December 29, 2015
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s announcement of a special court to handle alleged wartime abuses should still be met with skepticism.
December 17, 2015
Renewed US-Sri Lanka Relations: A Slobbering Love Affair
By Taylor Dibbert
Another senior U.S. government official showers Sri Lanka’s new government with praise.