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This Week in Asia: September 8, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Sri Lanka Will Investigate Allegations of Intelligence Complicity in 2019 Easter Bombings
By Krishan Francis
A British TV report alleged that a top intelligence official helped plan the bombings in a plot to bolster the election chances of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Climate Finance Must Be Part of Sri Lanka’s Debt Solution
By Michael Iveson and Timothy Shankar
Climate finance is essential to address both the country's debt crisis and its acute climate vulnerabilities.
AidData Report Warns of a Chinese Naval Base in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port
By Rathindra Kuruwita
But China is not in a position to defend any of the eight bases it might set up in the next two to five years, the report points out.
The Significance of French President Macron’s Visit to Sri Lanka
By Jayesh Khatu and Yatharth Thumar
In Sri Lanka, Macron continued his message that France is ready to uphold the sovereignty of island nations susceptible to the negative influence of China.
‘Joint Vision’ With India Raises Concerns in Sri Lanka
By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
The outcomes of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to India faced criticisms over a lack of transparency and potential threats to sovereignty.
India-Sri Lanka Vision Document: Old Wine, New Bottle?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Much of the plans outlined in the statement have been discussed for years and not implemented because they are not viable.
Sri Lankan President Visits India, Highlights Close Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Last year’s economic crisis crippled the island nation, but it also provided India an opening to offset some of the inroads that China has made in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation Efforts Get Stuck in the 13th Amendment, Again
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Perhaps the path to reconciliation is a new amendment to the constitution, something most people can agree to.
40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Ambihai Akilan
To date, no government official, politician, or civilian has been held accountable for the violence against Tamils seen during Black July.
Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties
By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Agreements on connectivity, renewable energy and technology were signed during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit.
Israel’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Dirty War
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The West slams Pakistan and China for supplying arms used by Sri Lanka in alleged war crimes against Tamils during the civil war but is silent on Israel’s complicity.