Sri Lanka’s meltdown puts China’s strategic influence in jeopardy
The ongoing meltdown in Colombo has brought about a spectacular change in fortunes for Chinese foreign policy, and…
Economic headwinds mount as leaders weigh costs of confronting Russia
The world economy is heading into a potentially grim period as rising costs, shortages of food and other…
The president should resign to save Sri Lanka from collapse
To calm the mobs and pave the way for a government of national unity, Gota must go. But the opposition should put…
Sri Lanka’s new prime minister has his job cut out, has to prove his ‘legitimacy’
The unending political drama and unprecedented street violence culminating in unexplained nationwide arson, all of…
In rebirth for NATO, Europe unites in face of Putin’s ambition
The decisions by Finland and Sweden to abandon the neutrality they adhered to for decades and apply to join NATO is…
Sri Lanka’s unseen future
With the economic crisis still unresolved, the exit of Mahinda Rajapaksa and the appointment of Wickremesinghe is…
The ‘new’ PM will not be a panacea to Sri Lanka’s problems
The appointment of Wickremesinghe as Prime minister is widely seen as a move to allow President Gotabaya to…
A defining moment for Sri Lankan democracy
The corruption, nationalism and authoritarianism of the Rajapaksa administration is well documented. Investigations…
What awaits Rajapaksas after Monday’s mayhem?
In the immediate context, as president, Gotabaya has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as…
Sri Lanka under the jackboot
The Rajapaksa regime declared a state of emergency amid ongoing protests including a general strike on May 6. This…
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