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Maithripala Sirisena

Sri Lanka's New Foreign Policy Presents Opportunities for India
By Jhinuk Chowdhury
Sri Lanka's government wants a more balanced foreign policy and that's good news for India.

South Asia’s Strategic Context: Priorities For The Next U.S. President
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from U.S. Ambassador Teresita C. Schaffer.
Sri Lanka’s Political Future Arrives at a Crossroads
By Ankit Panda
Will Sri Lanka chose a return to corruption, misrule, and near-authoritarianism?

Sri Lanka’s Elections: Rajapaksa Tries a Comeback
By Sudha Ramachandran
The former president is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to become prime minister.

The ‘Unfinished War’ Against Sri Lanka’s Tamils
By Taylor Dibbert
A new report details torture and sexual abuses in Sri Lanka -- in the post-war period.

China's Sri Lankan Port Ambitions Persist
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port will continue to receive Chinese attention.

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.

The US-Sri Lanka Lovefest Continues – For Now
By Taylor Dibbert
The United States should moderate its optimism on Sri Lanka -- Colombo still has a long way to go on human rights.

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?

Start of a US-Sri Lanka 'Reset'?
By Taylor Dibbert
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visits Sri Lanka, bringing reassurances.

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?