Sri Lanka politics

What could democracy in the region look like in 2040 and beyond?

The NPP obtained an unprecedented two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, benefitting massively from the opposition’s inertia and lack of imagination.

Uditha Devapriya and Umesh Moramudali on Sri Lanka’s ongoing political realignment.

NPP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the country's election, just not in the North-East.

As Dissanayake takes up the presidency, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal juncture.

Above all, Sri Lankans voted for Anura Kumara Dissanayake due to his pledges to radically change the country’s corrupt political culture.

The growing support for Dissanayake, a center-left politician who ran on transparency and the working class, is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s broader societal unrest.

A close look at the leading candidates’ proposals reveals varying degrees of commitment to and understanding of the issues faced by women.

As Sri Lanka prepares for presidential and general elections, where do the various parties stand?

Media, internet, and civil rights groups say the bill would have “a chilling effect on free speech.” The government argues it is needed to address online fraud, abuse, and false statements.

Wickremesinghe wants to keep his job; the SLPP wants to mount a comeback. Sri Lanka voters seem to want radical change.

How will the bombshell charge that the Rajapaksas were complicit in the 2019 Easter bombings impact Sri Lankan politics?