Sri Lanka

  • Jan 12, 2015
  • 7 min read

Sirisena win spells change and challenge for Sri Lanka

Sirisena's victory promises to transform Sri Lanka's politics, provided he can manage an unwieldy coalition

Sri Lanka
  • Jan 8, 2015
  • 2 min read

Rajapaksa is likely to defeat opponent in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's presidential elections are likely to return the incumbent, but a major shift cannot be entirely discounted

Sri Lanka
  • Dec 30, 2014
  • 7 min read

Presidential polls bring Sri Lanka to risky crossroads

The forthcoming elections could shake the political architecture of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
  • Dec 22, 2014
  • 2 min read

Sri Lankan polls will probably return Rajapaksa

Presidential elections will probably deliver increased centralisation and policy continuity

Sri Lanka
  • Nov 20, 2014
  • 2 min read

Fresh poll in Sri Lanka will deliver policy continuity

Rajapaksa's calls fresh elections as the longer-term political tide shows signs of shifting

Sri Lanka
  • Sep 8, 2014
  • 2 min read

Japan-Sri Lanka ties go beyond China fears

The Japanese prime minister's visit to Sri Lanka sparks speculation about geopolitical competition with China

Japan
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • 7 min read

Risks may force Colombo to temper stance on UN probe

India's Ambassador to Sri Lanka on April 4 called on Colombo to accelerate reforms to share power...

Sri Lanka
  • Mar 28, 2014
  • 2 min read

Colombo will continue to resist UN human rights probe

Colombo today ordered the release of all (some 100) detained Indian fishermen, as a "goodwill...

Sri Lanka