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Why Is Sri Lanka Defying the United Nations?
By Ana Pararajasingham
Sri Lanka’s strategy of defiance, denial, and delay might be designed to evade the charge of genocide.
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Interview: Rajiva Wijesinha
May 08, 2016
Interview: Rajiva Wijesinha
A leading author on Sri Lanka’s efforts to repair relations with the Tamils.
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Interview: Rajiva Wijesinha
Time for Action on Sri Lanka War Crimes
January 15, 2016
Time for Action on Sri Lanka War Crimes
Just how committed is the Sri Lankan government to implementing the UNHRC resolution?
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Time for Action on Sri Lanka War Crimes
Colombo’s Military Build-Up: A Strategy of Deterrence
December 30, 2015
Colombo’s Military Build-Up: A Strategy of Deterrence
What might explain the recent increase in defense spending?
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Colombo’s Military Build-Up: A Strategy of Deterrence
The UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka is Tabled
September 28, 2015
The UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka is Tabled
After a flurry of diplomatic activity in Geneva, the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka has finally been tabled.
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The UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka is Tabled
Interview: UN Report on Sri Lanka
September 17, 2015
Interview: UN Report on Sri Lanka
Jehan Perera of Sri Lanka's National Peace Council responds to the UN Human Rights Council's report on the civil war.
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Interview: UN Report on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
September 14, 2015
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
Sri Lanka’s new government can expect a warm reception in Geneva, but many important questions remain unanswered.
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Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
August 31, 2015
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
Is it the end of the road for the country’s former strongman?
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Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
Sri Lanka’s Slow Shift on War Attitude
June 09, 2015
Sri Lanka’s Slow Shift on War Attitude
Under Sirisena, the country is trying to move from “victory” to “remembrance” of its brutal civil war.
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Sri Lanka’s Slow Shift on War Attitude
How Sri Lanka Won the War
April 09, 2015
How Sri Lanka Won the War
Lessons in strategy from an overlooked victory
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How Sri Lanka Won the War
Sri Lanka: Hope for Minorities?
February 03, 2015
Sri Lanka: Hope for Minorities?
Any optimism felt by the country’s beleaguered minorities remains tempered.
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Sri Lanka: Hope for Minorities?
Sri Lanka’s Northern Reboot
October 20, 2014
Sri Lanka’s Northern Reboot
To fully integrate into the nation, the Tamil-majority Northern Province will need some political good faith.
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Sri Lanka’s Northern Reboot
India Backs Russia’s ‘Legitimate Interests’ in Ukraine
March 08, 2014
India Backs Russia’s ‘Legitimate Interests’ in Ukraine
India broke with the international community in acknowledging that Russia has legitimate interests in Ukraine.
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India Backs Russia’s ‘Legitimate Interests’ in Ukraine
In Sri Lanka, Will Mass Grave Case Be Buried?
July 30, 2013
In Sri Lanka, Will Mass Grave Case Be Buried?
Evidence of torture and killing bring the president’s brother under scrutiny.
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In Sri Lanka, Will Mass Grave Case Be Buried?
India and Sri Lanka's Civil War
December 29, 2012
India and Sri Lanka's Civil War
India’s relationship with Sri Lanka is complex. Nonetheless, New Delhi could have a role to play in uncovering a difficult past.
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India and Sri Lanka's Civil War
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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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