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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The growing support for Dissanayake, a center-left politician who ran on transparency and the working class, is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s broader societal unrest.
Marxist Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election
By Krishan Francis, Sheikh Saaliq, and Bharatha Mallawarachi
The 55-year-old pro-working class leader has said he will renegotiate the IMF deal to make austerity measures more bearable for the poor.
India’s Strategic Stakes in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election
By Rathindra Kuruwita
New Delhi is said to be backing Sajith Premadasa of the SJB, a party that is not only more pro-India but also committed to implementing the 13th Amendment.
Sajith Premadasa Says the Rich Will Pay More If He Becomes Sri Lanka’s President
By Krishan Francis
He has said that if he wins the presidential election, his government will renegotiate the terms of the IMF loan so that the lives of the poor improve.
Which Candidate Is China Likely to Back in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Sino-Sri Lankan relations have been stronger when left-of-center parties or politicians are in power on the Indian Ocean island.
What’s at Stake in Sri Lanka’s First Presidential Vote Since its Economic Meltdown?
By Krishan Francis
The election is seen as a referendum on President Wickremesinghe’s rule that has overseen a fragile recovery of the economy.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Manifestos: What’s Promised for Women?
By Harini Fernando
A close look at the leading candidates’ proposals reveals varying degrees of commitment to and understanding of the issues faced by women.
Sri Lanka’s Central Asia Gambit
By Uditha Devapriya
Why is an Indian Ocean island state making a concerted effort to build ties in landlocked Central Asia?
Sri Lanka’s Anura Dissanayake a Strong Contender for President
By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
His alliance’s focus on the working class is expected to win the support of those struggling with the high cost of living.
Unprecedented Crossovers in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The SLPP, the party of the Rajapaksas, has lost the support of around 130 MPs, 100 of whom are supporting incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Lessons From Sri Lanka: How Bangladesh Can Secure Its Democratic Future
By Tasnim Odrika
Before Bangladesh’s “Second Liberation,” Sri Lanka had its Aragalaya. Political developments since then serve as a cautionary tale to Bangladesh’s protesters.
The Lingering Economic Consequences of Sri Lanka’s Civil War
By Devana Senanayake
A lack of justice following Sri Lanka's Civil War has compounded the economic crisis in the North-East.