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Mahinda Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka’s International Reset
By Kithmina V. Hewage
The election result opens the door to reforms in Sri Lanka’s foreign policy.
A Game Changer for China and India in Sri Lanka?
By Kabir Taneja
India may be celebrating the election result in Sri Lanka, but China is in the region for the long haul.
Look Back to Move Forward: Advice to the New Sri Lanka President
By Jared Genser
Sri Lanka has a real chance to move on from its troubled past.
In Sri Lanka, an Opportunity for National Reconciliation
By Nilan Fernando
Maithripala Sirisena's ascent presents an historic opportunity for democratic rejuvenation in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: A Surprising Blow for Democracy
By Victor Robert Lee
Voters end an apparent slide towards dictatorship, and confound Beijing’s plans for the region.
China, India, and Sri Lanka’s Change of Guard
By Harsh V. Pant
Sri Lanka's surprising election result will have complex effects on the India-China-Sri Lanka strategic triangle.
Sri Lanka's Election Upset: Causes and Effects
By Ankit Panda
Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in as Sri Lankan president after upsetting Mahinda Rajapaksa in national elections.
Sri Lanka: A Free and Fair Election?
By Charu Lata Hogg
In theory, today’s vote should be a close contest. Whether the election is free and fair is another question.
China, India and the Sri Lanka Elections
By Nitin A. Gokhale
India has ceded influence in Sri Lanka to China. Could the upcoming election change that?
Rethinking the Pope’s Sri Lanka Visit
By Taylor Dibbert
Would a papal visit so soon after the election be such a bad thing?
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Heats Up
By Taylor Dibbert
Incumbent Rajapaska is still the frontrunner, but high-level defections are cause for concern.
The High-Stakes Battle for Sri Lanka’s Presidency
By Sudha Ramachandran
An invigorated opposition presents a challenge for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.