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Mahinda Rajapaksa
The American Stake in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
By Admiral Dennis C. Blair
Reformers in both countries deserve the continued support of the United States.
Sri Lanka’s Slow Shift on War Attitude
By Vishal Arora
Under Sirisena, the country is trying to move from “victory” to “remembrance” of its brutal civil war.
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?
India v. China in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Rising Powers
By Kadira Pethiyagoda
The changing fortunes for the two emerging global powers in Sri Lanka offer some interesting lessons.
What Does Regime Change in Sri Lanka Mean for the United States?
By Taylor Dibbert
Is the Obama administration too eager to embrace Sri Lanka’s new government?
Sri Lanka: Can Sirisena Deliver on Reforms?
By Taylor Dibbert
What has Sri Lanka's Maithripala Sirisena manage to achieve in his first three months in office?
India’s Key to Sri Lanka: Maritime Infrastructure Development
By Nilanthi Samaranayake
To surpass China in Sri Lanka, India needs to pursue proactive and dynamic diplomacy.
Does the Sri Lankan Election Herald a Viable Indo-Pacific?
By William Bullock Jenkins
“Sri Lanka’s democratic transition and the pragmatic decision to not exclude China bode well for a positive Indo-Pacific pluralism.”
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.
Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa Hopes for Comeback
By Vishal Arora
The former president is hoping to return to politics in upcoming parliamentary elections.
With UN War Crimes Report Delay, Sri Lanka Must Deliver on Post-War Accountability
By Ankit Panda
The Sri Lankan government has successfully bid for a delay in the release of a U.N. HRC report on alleged war crimes.
Sri Lanka: Hope for Minorities?
By Neha Sinha
Any optimism felt by the country’s beleaguered minorities remains tempered.