Sri Lanka politics

A proposed constitutional amendment would undo the progress made toward an accountable presidency and a strong parliament.

Money, pedigree, sexism and social norms keep Sri Lanka’s largest electorate – the country’s women – out of politics.

Sri Lanka’s ethnic minority remains committed to both, but not one at the expense of the other.

A landslide win in general elections caps off the family's political comeback. Where does Sri Lanka go from here?

An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.

Sinhala nationalists say minority politicians hold the governments ransom to promote their racial agendas, undermining the status of the Sinhalese.

Religious nationalism influenced Sri Lanka's election results -- and that influence is not going away anytime soon.

A closer look at what Sri Lanka’s recent election results may mean for ties between New Delhi and Colombo.

Rather than a reactionary response to the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, India appeared prepared for the political developments in Sri Lanka.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense secretary in his brother Mahinda's government, promises a strong hand as he takes over the presidency.

The winner of the Nov. 16 poll will have to balance competing great powers as well as safeguard security and sovereignty at home.