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Maithripala Sirisena
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.
Suspended Sri Lankan Port Project Complicates Sirisena's Trip to China
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Sirisena's first state visit to China risks being overshadowed by the debate over Colombo Port City.
Sri Lanka to Set Up War Crimes Inquiry
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's president has vowed to set up a war crimes inquiry, sensitive to the "opinions" of UN officials.
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.”
China Continues to Court Sri Lanka
By Shannon Tiezzi
China touted its friendship with Sri Lanka with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Beijing.
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.
China Stresses Ties With New Sri Lankan Government
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite predictions, Sri Lanka's new government has actively reached out to China.
India, Sri Lanka Celebrate 'New Beginning' in Ties
By Ankit Panda
Maithripala Sirisena chose India as the destination for his first official visit abroad.
Sri Lanka: Hope for Minorities?
By Neha Sinha
Any optimism felt by the country’s beleaguered minorities remains tempered.
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.
Sri Lanka Sacks Military Governor in Tamil-Majority North
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka has replaced the ex-military governor of the country's Tamil-majority north with a civilian.
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’s Economic Challenge
By Anthony Fensom
The new president has set an ambitious timetable for reforms.
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 Victory for Democracy
By Alyssa Ayres
Maithripala Sirisena’s dramatic win may also prove to be a win for the international liberal order.
Military on Standby as Sri Lanka Votes
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's early elections are expected to be a close race between Mahinda Rajapaksa and his opponent.
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?