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Maithripala Sirisena
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?