Sri Lanka

Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he won’t recognized an agreement to investigate alleged war crimes

Despite occasional challenges, Sri Lanka’s democracy is vibrant and resilient, inspiring younger democracies such as Afghanistan. 

With elections looming, Sri Lanka’s turbulent political landscape offers more questions than answers about the country’s near-term trajectory.

Many alleged torturers remain in senior police positions.

Given fears of Indian hegemonic designs, Sri Lanka has been cautious in engaging India for assistance in maritime security.

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka find themselves on the outside of regional economic initiatives looking in.

While a huge share of job losses were in the tourism sector, they've rippled through many other industries.

The delivery of a Chinese frigate to the South Asian nation reinforces its role within competition between the two Asian giants.

India is once again presented with an opportunity to expand its military influence in the region.

The BRI has provided much-needed development, but it has also generated more authoritarianism.

China's Huawei may be on the backfoot in the West, but South Asia remains a massive, ripe, market.