Sri Lanka

  • Sep 9, 2016
  • 7 min read

Stability and risk-aversion mark Sri Lanka's outlook

After a turbulent first year in power, the government is enjoying stability but faces many policy challenges

Sri Lanka
  • Jun 2, 2016
  • 7 min read

Sri Lanka constitutional reform will end in compromise

The government's promise of long-term governance and economic reform must contend with near-term political constraints

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 29, 2016
  • 2 min read

Rajapaksa is key spoiler in Sri Lankan reform outlook

The costs of non-compliance are rising but Rajapaksa is not willing to yield

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 18, 2016
  • 11 min read

Sri Lanka's 'balancing act' on reform faces new risks

Sirisena enters his second year in power amid falling popular confidence and rising political competition

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Means, not ends, hold key to Colombo's China stance

Colombo has conceded that it has no option but to seek Chinese investment

China
  • Sep 24, 2015
  • 2 min read

Sri Lanka charts balanced course on India, China

Delhi has an unrealistic hope: a more India-leaning Sri Lankan government

Sri Lanka
  • Sep 15, 2015
  • 2 min read

Sri Lanka sends 'correct signals' on India, war crimes

The new government wants to chart a more democratic and conciliatory course at home and abroad

Sri Lanka
  • Aug 18, 2015
  • 7 min read

New Sri Lankan government promises cautious reform

Yesterday's parliamentary elections promise a broad-based coalition which must balance competing interests

Sri Lanka