South Asia
Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Underscores the Geopolitics of Debt
Sri Lanka’s IMF-backed recovery continues as the country works to restructure its debt and restore economic stability following its 2022 financial crisis. The ongoing process highlights the strategic interests of India and China in the Indian Ocean, as Sri Lanka balances international financial assistance with relationships among competing regional powers.
Sri Lanka’s Counterterrorism Reform Draws Scrutiny Over Detention Powers
Sri Lanka’s proposed replacement for its decades-old counterterrorism law has sparked debate over whether the legislation would meaningfully strengthen protections against arbitrary detention or preserve the broad executive powers that have drawn criticism under its predecessor.
The Geopolitical Implications of Sri Lanka Allowing Chinese Ship to Dock
On Oct.25, an advanced Chinese research vessel, Shin Yan 6, docked on the port of Colombo amidst India’s fears of China extending its influence over to the Indian subcontinent on an unprecedented scale.
UN and Sri Lankan President Conflict on Solution to Financial Crisis
The United Nations estimated that some 3.4 million of the 22 million Sri Lankans are in need of financial and humanitarian aid.