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Maithripala Sirisena
Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
By Taylor Dibbert
The Obama administration’s messaging on Sri Lanka misses the mark yet again.
Sri Lanka’s National Security Fearmongers
By Taylor Dibbert
Predictable platitudes follow the discovery of a recent arms cache.
Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo’s cowardice regarding Tamil political prisoners is deeply troubling.
The US Must Pay More Attention to Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Debate
By Taylor Dibbert
During the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue, Washington should elevate Sri Lanka’s transitional justice debate.
Problems Continue to Plague Sri Lanka’s Northern Province
By Taylor Dibbert
In spite of the country’s recent democratic gains, problems continue to plague Sri Lanka’s Tamil-dominated Northern Province.
Militarization in Sri Lanka Continues
By Taylor Dibbert
Pervasive militarization throughout the island nation's historically Tamil areas continues to result in a range of problems.
Explaining Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
Transitional justice in Sri Lanka will be a long, difficult process; awareness-raising is absolutely essential.
Former Sri Lankan President’s Son Arrested for Alleged Corruption
By Ankit Panda
Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested for "financial irregularities" at a company he owns, among other charges.
Sri Lanka’s Circuitous Road to Reform
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s recent democratic gains are real; so are the challenges that lie ahead.
Sri Lanka: The Persecution of Tamils Continues Under Sirisena’s Watch
By Taylor Dibbert
One year into President Maithripala Sirisena’s tenure, the abduction, torture and rape of ethnic Tamils continues.
The Top Ten Stories in South Asia, 2015
By Alyssa Ayres
A look back at the stories that mattered most.
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s announcement of a special court to handle alleged wartime abuses should still be met with skepticism.