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Sri Lanka
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.
Sri Lanka’s Quest for Strategic Prominence in the Indian Ocean
By Abhijit Singh
At the Galle Dialogue, Sri Lanka tries to carve out a role for itself in the South Asian littorals.
Sri Lanka and Australia's Strategic Defense Interests
By Barana Waidyatilake
Based on Australia's Defense White Paper, the two countries can deepen strategic security cooperation.
China's Jewel in the Heart of the Indian Ocean
By Wade Shepard
The Colombo Port City project was conceived by Sri Lanka, but is now an almost 100 percent Chinese undertaking.
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
Is it the end of the road for the country’s former strongman?
Sri Lanka: A Lesson for U.S. Strategy
By Kadira Pethiyagoda
Sri Lanka provides a glimpse of small power-great power relations in a future multipolar world order.
Sri Lanka’s Elections: Rajapaksa Tries a Comeback
By Sudha Ramachandran
The former president is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to become prime minister.
Sri Lanka: Balancing Ties Between China and the West
By Peshan Gunaratne and J. Berkshire Miller
The country’s foreign policy has shifted significantly since the elections. Will that continue?
How Sri Lanka Won the War
By Peter Layton
Lessons in strategy from an overlooked victory
A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?
By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.