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Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise

Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise

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

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Reflected a Regional Divide

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Reflected a Regional Divide

By Devana Senanayake
NPP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the country's election, just not in the North-East.
What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?

What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?

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

Sri Lanka’s New President Promises to Clean House

Sri Lanka’s New President Promises to Clean House

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

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka

By Rathindra Kuruwita
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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Sri Lanka’s Presidential Manifestos: What’s Promised for Women?

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Manifestos: What’s Promised for Women?

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

In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever

In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever

By Uditha Devapriya and Rumeth Jayasinghe
As Sri Lanka prepares for presidential and general elections, where do the various parties stand?
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Controversial Internet Safety Bill Amid Protests by Rights Groups

Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Controversial Internet Safety Bill Amid Protests by Rights Groups

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
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.

Political and Electoral Uncertainty in Sri Lanka Ahead of the 2024 Elections

Political and Electoral Uncertainty in Sri Lanka Ahead of the 2024 Elections

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

Channel 4 Documentary Reveals Sri Lanka’s Political Divisions

Channel 4 Documentary Reveals Sri Lanka’s Political Divisions

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

Sri Lanka Will Investigate Allegations of Intelligence Complicity in 2019 Easter Bombings

Sri Lanka Will Investigate Allegations of Intelligence Complicity in 2019 Easter Bombings

By Krishan Francis
A British TV report alleged that a top intelligence official helped plan the bombings in a plot to bolster the election chances of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?

Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?

By Bhavani Fonseka
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over.

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