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Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties
By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Agreements on connectivity, renewable energy and technology were signed during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit.
Israel’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Dirty War
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The West slams Pakistan and China for supplying arms used by Sri Lanka in alleged war crimes against Tamils during the civil war but is silent on Israel’s complicity.
1 Year Later, Sri Lanka’s Struggle Continues
By Tasnim Nazeer
On the first anniversary of the people’s uprising, the spirit of dissent among Sri Lankan citizens remains strong.
Dutch to Return Bejeweled Cannon and Other Artifacts Taken From Sri Lanka During Colonial Rule
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Among the artifacts is the Cannon of Kandy, a ceremonial weapon made of bronze, silver and gold and inlaid with rubies.
India as a Lender of Last Resort
By Thilina Panduwawala
Sri Lanka’s 2022 crisis highlighted the potential for India to play an expanded economic role in the region, especially given China’s inaction.
Devotion of Fans Lets South Asian Cricketers Get Away With Crimes
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Cricketers enjoy prestige and popularity. Their connections to the political and business elite enable them to get away easily even with sexual assault.
US Company Signs Agreement to Enter Sri Lanka’s Retail Fuel Market
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
In addition to long-time player India, China’s Sinopec has also acquired rights to operate in the island’s retail market.
Workers Worry as Sri Lanka Begins Reforming Labor Laws Again
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Labor reforms are touted as a panacea for economic woes but they essentially aim at facilitating dismissal of workers.
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Contribution to Securing an IMF Loan for Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The Sri Lankan president finds himself in a unique situation that allows him to implement IMF recommendations in full, a fact that the IMF wouldn’t have missed.
China’s Sinopec to Enter Retail Fuel Market in Crisis-hit Sri Lanka
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The 25-year contract with the petroleum giant is expected to ease the fuel shortage in the country.
Sri Lankan Ports Need Investment and China Steps In
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Several Chinese delegations have traveled to Sri Lanka in recent months and Chinese investments could spike, prompting alarmist reporting in the Indian media.
Sri Lanka’s New Anti-terrorism Law is Old Wine in New Bottle
By J. S. Tissainayagam
If torture is to be eradicated in Sri Lanka the institutions of the magistrate and police need to be reformed.