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Sri Lanka crisis 2022

Sri Lanka’s New President Cracks Down on Protests as Challenges Mount

Sri Lanka’s New President Cracks Down on Protests as Challenges Mount

By Luke Hunt
Ranil Wickremesinghe's use of troops to dismantle protest camps in Colombo sends out a chilling message.

Rocky Road Ahead for Ranil Wickremesinghe

Rocky Road Ahead for Ranil Wickremesinghe

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The recently elected Sri Lankan president has started badly, by using troops to forcibly vacate protest sites in Colombo.
Wickremesinghe Becomes Sri Lanka’s Interim President

Wickremesinghe Becomes Sri Lanka’s Interim President

By Krutika Pathi, Krishan Francis, and Bharatha Mallawarachi
He will remain in the post until Parliament elects a new president to serve out the remainder of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s term, ending in 2024.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Flees Sri Lanka

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Flees Sri Lanka

By Krishan Francis and Krutika Pathi
Public ire turns against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has been appointed acting president.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa Is Finally Resigning. What’s Next for Sri Lanka?

Gotabaya Rajapaksa Is Finally Resigning. What’s Next for Sri Lanka?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The country needs a credible government that enjoys legitimacy in the eyes of the people. Forming one will be a herculean task.

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Amid Shortages and Turmoil, Sri Lanka Grinds to a Halt

Amid Shortages and Turmoil, Sri Lanka Grinds to a Halt

By M.R. Narayan Swamy
Sri Lankan economists warn that the country could face a famine-like situation in a few months.

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Cripples Once Burgeoning Middle Class

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Cripples Once Burgeoning Middle Class

By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Families that never had to worry about food or fuel are now cutting back on meals and eating less.
Sri Lankan Parties Are Amending the Constitution Yet Again

Sri Lankan Parties Are Amending the Constitution Yet Again

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The aim is to dilute the executive presidency, but there are differences on the extent to which the president’s powers should be clipped.

Sri Lanka Holds its Breath as New PM Fights to Save Economy

Sri Lanka Holds its Breath as New PM Fights to Save Economy

By Bharatha Mallawarachi and Krutika Pathi
Financial hardship persists but there is growing hope among Sri Lankans that Ranil Wickremsinghe will see them through the tough times.

How Sri Lanka’s Crisis Hurts 8,000 Miles Away

How Sri Lanka’s Crisis Hurts 8,000 Miles Away

By Sandhira Wijayaratne
One member of the Sri Lankan diaspora reflects on the agony of watching his motherland lurch from crisis to crisis. 

Indian Assistance to Sri Lanka: Lifeline or Chokehold?

Indian Assistance to Sri Lanka: Lifeline or Chokehold?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
India received many concessions from the Rajapaksas in recent years and has vested interests in the status quo.
Sri Lanka’s Meltdown Puts China’s Strategic Influence in Jeopardy

Sri Lanka’s Meltdown Puts China’s Strategic Influence in Jeopardy

By Mohamed Zeeshan
The decline of the Rajapaksas has adversely hit Chinese fortunes in the Indian Ocean island and sullied its image among other Belt and Road partners.

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