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Sri Lanka: A New Pattern of Transnational Terror
By Angshuman Choudhury and Sarral Sharma
The recent attacks are part of Islamic State’s global expansion through local ‘franchises.’
From the Ruins of the Caliphate: Sri Lanka’s Bloody Easter
By Siddharthya Roy and Stephanie Rose Justin
Don't let the Islamic State connection overshadow the local factors that fed into the attack.
Terror Strikes Sri Lanka
By Associated Press and The Diplomat
The country remains in shock as the government investigates bombings that killed nearly 300 people.
Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota
By Nicholas Muller
A look at developments in the stronghold of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s southern region of Hambantota.
Sri Lanka: After the Crisis, What Next?
By Umesh Moramudali
The immediate political crisis is over, but the underlying fire is still smoldering.
The Deep Roots of Sri Lanka's Political Crisis
By Umesh Moramudali
The current crisis is just the latest round of fighting over the powers of the president.
No Strings Attached? How Sri Lanka Can Make the Most of Security Grants
By Natasha Fernando
Strategizing how Colombo can use sorely needed military grants and donations in an evolving security landscape.
China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka
By Sudha Ramachandran
China is moving into new geographical areas of Sri Lanka, where Indian influence has traditionally been strongest.
Sri Lanka’s Strategy for Regional Security
By Barana Waidyatilake
As geopolitical competition intensifies in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s best strategy is to stand for a rules-based order.
In Sri Lanka, a Dying Livelihood, a Tourist Attraction
By Ahmer Khan
Stilt fishing has declined, but tourism keeps Sri Lankan men on the poles.
Sri Lanka’s Anti-Muslim Violence
By Sudha Ramachandran
Anti-Muslim violence on the island has a long history tied to conceptions of Sinhalese-Buddhist identity.
Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
By SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda
Disillusionment with the Sirisena regime is running high, giving the Rajapaksa clan a chance to reclaim lost glory.