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What Does a Taliban Government Mean for the Rest of South Asia?
July 23, 2021

What Does a Taliban Government Mean for the Rest of South Asia?

By Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
Countries like Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka could see intensified terrorism thanks to links with the Taliban.

Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Burqa Ban’ Would Backfire
March 25, 2021

Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Burqa Ban’ Would Backfire

By Nilay Saiya
If Sri Lanka adopts the burqa ban and refuses to address systemic issues of bias and discrimination against Muslims, it will only create a breeding ground for terrorism.
Amarnath Amarasingam: Sri Lanka After the Easter Massacre
April 01, 2020

Amarnath Amarasingam: Sri Lanka After the Easter Massacre

By Catherine Putz
A year after the Easter attacks, what have we learned about extremism in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka: A New Pattern of Transnational Terror
April 30, 2019

Sri Lanka: A New Pattern of Transnational Terror

By Angshuman Choudhury and Sarral Sharma
The recent attacks are part of Islamic State’s global expansion through local ‘franchises.’

From the Ruins of the Caliphate: Sri Lanka’s Bloody Easter
April 26, 2019

From the Ruins of the Caliphate: Sri Lanka’s Bloody Easter

By Siddharthya Roy and Stephanie Rose Justin
Don't let the Islamic State connection overshadow the local factors that fed into the attack.

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka's Easter Bombings
April 24, 2019

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka's Easter Bombings

By Emily Schmall and Krishan Francis
The claim has yet to be verified, but is consistent with suspicions there was foreign involvement in the attacks.

Terror Strikes Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019

Terror Strikes Sri Lanka

By Associated Press and The Diplomat
The country remains in shock as the government investigates bombings that killed nearly 300 people.
Why Sri Lanka? Why Now?
April 22, 2019

Why Sri Lanka? Why Now?

By Charudaththa Ekanayake
Possible motivations behind the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka.

After Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks Kill Nearly 300, Sri Lanka Looks For Answers
April 22, 2019

After Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks Kill Nearly 300, Sri Lanka Looks For Answers

By Ankit Panda
With no claim of responsibility, Sri Lankan authorities seek clarity after a national tragedy.

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