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Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka Formally Hands Over Hambantota Port to Chinese Firms on 99-Year Lease
By Ankit Panda
The Sri Lankan government has given assurances that the port will not be used for military ends.
A Former President Dismisses Accountability in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
We've recently seen some troubling remarks from a former Sri Lankan president.
Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
By SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda
Disillusionment with the Sirisena regime is running high, giving the Rajapaksa clan a chance to reclaim lost glory.
Sri Lanka: Three Reports Tabled in Parliament
By Taylor Dibbert
With the tabling of reports that further underscore the pressing need for a credible accountability process, is Colombo finally ready to act?
India and Sri Lanka Vow to Increase Security and Economic Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Sri Lanka plan to conclude an economic partnership agreement by the end of the year.
Sri Lanka’s ‘Accountability’ Dilemma
By Taylor Dibbert
With an important UN Human Rights Council session on the horizon, Colombo’s plan for ‘accountability’ is hotly debated.
Sri Lanka’s New Cabinet is Sworn In, As Geneva Beckons
By Taylor Dibbert
As Sri Lanka's new government takes shape, the country's reckoning with its past looms on the horizon.
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
Is it the end of the road for the country’s former strongman?
Sri Lanka's August Parliamentary Election, Seen Up Close
By Taylor Dibbert
Do Sri Lankans have confidence in the process and practice of their democracy?
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.
Assessing ASEAN's Place in the Asian Security Landscape
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss ASEAN's role in the present Asian security landscape.
Sri Lanka’s Political Future Arrives at a Crossroads
By Ankit Panda
Will Sri Lanka chose a return to corruption, misrule, and near-authoritarianism?