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Taylor Dibbert

Taylor Dibbert

Taylor Dibbert is an Adjunct Fellow at Pacific Forum. His writing has appeared in a range of publications including The Wall Street JournalForbesForeign Affairs, Foreign Policy and HuffPost. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area.

Follow him on Twitter @taylordibbert.

Posts by Taylor Dibbert
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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.

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