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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.