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The NPP’s Rise and the Opposition’s Fall in Sri Lanka

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

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

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

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?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise

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? 

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

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? 

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.

NPP Poised for Victory in Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Election

NPP Poised for Victory in Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Election

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The opposition has not fully understood the public demand for change.

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Reflected a Regional Divide

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Reflected a Regional Divide

By Devana Senanayake
NPP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the country's election, just not in the North-East.
India Turns to Maritime Neighbors to Navigate Troubled Neighborhood

India Turns to Maritime Neighbors to Navigate Troubled Neighborhood

By Rushali Saha
India’s traditional focus on its continental borders resulted in neglect of the maritime domain. That is changing.

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