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Sri Lankan President’s India Visit Energizes Relations
By Rathindra Kuruwita
While agreements promise economic recovery, concerns remain regarding their long-term implications for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and economic independence.
Why Sri Lanka’s Minorities Voted for a Sinhalese Party
By Roshni Kapur and Diotima Chattoraj
In the recent general election, residents of the Tamil-dominated north signaled they are tired of ethnic politics and want development and better job opportunities.
Why Sri Lanka Must Rethink its Engagement with Adani Group
By Rathindra Kuruwita
For the new government, acting upon deals with Adani is more than a legal or economic issue. It is a test of its commitment to fighting corruption.
The NPP’s Rise and the Opposition’s Fall in Sri Lanka
By Uditha Devapriya
The NPP obtained an unprecedented two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, benefitting massively from the opposition’s inertia and lack of imagination.
Professor Keethaponcalan on Sri Lanka’s New Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
The NPP's “unprecedented win in this election could be easily called a peaceful coup by the voters.”
Leftist Coalition’s Seismic Victory Reshapes Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The National People’s Power won not only a two-thirds majority in parliament but also 21 of the country’s 22 electoral districts.
The Tamil Question in a Changing Sri Lanka: The Limits of Dissanayake’s Leftist Agenda
By Ambihai Akilan
A failure to engage with Tamil demands for justice, accountability, and autonomy will ultimately prevent Dissanayake from realizing the reforms he envisions, even for the Sinhala south.
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.
Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise
By Tushar Shetty
Uditha Devapriya and Umesh Moramudali on Sri Lanka’s ongoing political realignment.
What’s Behind the ‘Credible Threat’ of Planned Attacks in a Sri Lankan Tourist Hotspot?
By Uditha Devapriya, Omar Rajarathnam, and Mandana Ismail
The confusion surrounding the Arugam Bay incident underscores the complexities of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and the geopolitics that have engulfed the island in recent years.
Sri Lanka Strengthens Maritime Capabilities With New Surveillance Aircraft
By Hansa De Soysa
The Sri Lanka Air Force recently received two advanced surveillance aircraft from the U.S. and Australia, marking a significant step in deepening ties with Western defense partners.
What Does a Woman’s Appointment as Prime Minister in Sri Lanka Teach the World About Gender Equality?
By Devana Senanayake
Having a woman as national leader is no guarantee of gender equality, as Sri Lanka’s case demonstrates.
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