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February 22, 2017
India Could Do More for Sri Lanka’s Tamils
By
Taylor Dibbert
for
The Diplomat
February 22, 2017
There are multiple ways that New Delhi could ameliorate the circumstances of Sri Lankan Tamils.
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February 09, 2017
A Former President Dismisses Accountability in Sri Lanka
We've recently seen some troubling remarks from a former Sri Lankan president.
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A Former President Dismisses Accountability in Sri Lanka
January 30, 2017
Sri Lanka’s Transition to Nowhere
Time may be running out for meaningful reforms, and transitional justice remains just out of reach.
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Sri Lanka’s Transition to Nowhere
January 20, 2017
Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
Disillusionment with the Sirisena regime is running high, giving the Rajapaksa clan a chance to reclaim lost glory.
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Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
January 13, 2017
Sri Lanka’s Troubling Quest for Justice
Colombo should reconsider its position on wartime accountability.
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Sri Lanka’s Troubling Quest for Justice
December 14, 2016
When Travel Writing Becomes Propaganda: Sri Lanka Edition
A recent travel piece on the war-torn nation misses the mark badly.
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When Travel Writing Becomes Propaganda: Sri Lanka Edition
November 18, 2016
China and Sri Lanka: Between a Dream and a Nightmare
Colombo is realizing the unintended strategic consequences of closer ties with Beijing.
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China and Sri Lanka: Between a Dream and a Nightmare
October 21, 2016
Public Perceptions on Constitutional Reform in Sri Lanka
A new report highlights some important issues.
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Public Perceptions on Constitutional Reform in Sri Lanka
September 23, 2016
Sri Lanka’s President Misses an Opportunity at the UN
The president could have made the case for deeper reform.
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Sri Lanka’s President Misses an Opportunity at the UN
September 14, 2016
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.
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Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?
September 06, 2016
More Worries Over Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Process
Will Colombo finally get serious about healing the wounds of war?
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More Worries Over Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Process
May 27, 2016
Examining Sri Lanka’s Office of Missing Persons
A recent cabinet decision is cause for significant concern.
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Examining Sri Lanka’s Office of Missing Persons
May 19, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Uneasy Peace
The island nation’s “democratic transition” leaves plenty to be desired.
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Sri Lanka’s Uneasy Peace
April 30, 2016
Interview: Patrick Mendis
A discussion of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under President Maithripala Sirisena
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Interview: Patrick Mendis
April 29, 2016
Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
The Obama administration’s messaging on Sri Lanka misses the mark yet again.
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Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
April 15, 2016
Sri Lanka’s National Security Fearmongers
Predictable platitudes follow the discovery of a recent arms cache.
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Sri Lanka’s National Security Fearmongers
March 28, 2016
Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
Colombo’s cowardice regarding Tamil political prisoners is deeply troubling.
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Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
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