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Sri Lanka Widens Curfew, Bans Gatherings as Virus Surges

Sri Lanka Widens Curfew, Bans Gatherings as Virus Surges

By Associated Press
An outbreak linked to a garment factory has infected more than 1,000 people, the biggest cluster yet in the country.

Terror Strikes Sri Lanka

Terror Strikes Sri Lanka

By Associated Press and The Diplomat
The country remains in shock as the government investigates bombings that killed nearly 300 people.
After Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks Kill Nearly 300, Sri Lanka Looks For Answers

After Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks Kill Nearly 300, Sri Lanka Looks For Answers

By Ankit Panda
With no claim of responsibility, Sri Lankan authorities seek clarity after a national tragedy.

India, Sri Lanka Conclude Agreement on Countering Drug and Human Trafficking

India, Sri Lanka Conclude Agreement on Countering Drug and Human Trafficking

By Ankit Panda
Drugs and human trafficking were at the center of recent talks.

Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges

Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan's Indo-Pacific Defense Outreach Continues in Sri Lanka and India

Japan's Indo-Pacific Defense Outreach Continues in Sri Lanka and India

By Rupakjyoti Borah
Itsunori Onodera became the first Japanese defense minister to visit Sri Lanka.

Indian Ocean Update: The Crisis in the Maldives and India's Play at Duqm

Indian Ocean Update: The Crisis in the Maldives and India's Play at Duqm

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's editors discuss Indian Ocean geopolitics, including the Maldives crisis and the significance of Duqm.
Sri Lanka: Sovereignty Compromised

Sri Lanka: Sovereignty Compromised

By Ana Pararajasingham
Colombo’s attempt to balance India and China has proved futile.

Sri Lanka's Debt and China’s Money

Sri Lanka's Debt and China’s Money

By Umesh Moramudali
Faced with difficult choices, Sri Lanka has to hope China’s Belt and Road can bring prosperity.

Sri Lanka: Separatists or Minorities?

Sri Lanka: Separatists or Minorities?

By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN Special Rapporteur says Sri Lanka needs to show its commitment to minority rights through concrete action.

China's Jewel in the Heart of the Indian Ocean

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.
The Repression of Sri Lanka’s Tamils Continues

The Repression of Sri Lanka’s Tamils Continues

By Taylor Dibbert
In spite of Colombo’s promises, the repression of Tamils continues.

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