Mahinda Rajapaksa

A proposed constitutional amendment would undo the progress made toward an accountable presidency and a strong parliament.

Sri Lanka’s ethnic minority remains committed to both, but not one at the expense of the other.

A landslide win in general elections caps off the family's political comeback. Where does Sri Lanka go from here?

There are at least four Rajapaksa family members contesting seats in the Parliament election scheduled for Wednesday.

The deal by the previous government to hand over control to a Chinese firm was seen as a cautionary tale on the dangers of ‘debt trap’ diplomacy.

The infamous 99-year-lease on the port to a Chinese state firm may see an update if the new government in Colombo has its way.

How will the results of Sri Lanka’s 2019 presidential election bear on regional geopolitics?

A closer look at what Sri Lanka’s recent election results may mean for ties between New Delhi and Colombo.

New Delhi let the election run its course in Sri Lanka.

Rather than a reactionary response to the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, India appeared prepared for the political developments in Sri Lanka.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense secretary in his brother Mahinda's government, promises a strong hand as he takes over the presidency.