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Modi in Colombo – Time to seize the moment
As Narendra Modi arrives in Colombo today, the Indian Prime Minister’s visit marks a significant moment in the evolving relations between the two states. A noteworthy defence pact is due to be signed, and plans for a landmark new cross-border electricity grid physically linking Mannar to Tamil Nadu will be unveiled. For New Delhi, this is the latest move in a decades-long ambition to expand its…

Battle in Bossey

Feb 21, 2006
Lead Story
Sri Lanka's delegation is coming with a deal-breaking brief

Back to Basics

Feb 12, 2006
Lead Story
Normalcy will produce a solution – not the other way round.

Action, not words

Feb 1, 2006
What purpose talks if Rajapakse is unwilling or unable to deliver?

Interests, not values

Jan 19, 2006
Lead Story
The Tamils are getting a lesson in realpolitik.

Silver Lining

Dec 28, 2005
Lead Story
The tsunami built even as it destroyed.

Too Much Talk

Dec 28, 2005
Lead Story
There can be no peace until the paramilitaries are disarmed.

Desperate Move

Dec 8, 2005
Lead Story
Norway’s help has never been more crucial.

War By Other Means

Dec 8, 2005
Lead Story
Clause 1.8 is key to preserving the truce.

Falling Cards

Nov 23, 2005
Lead Story
Wickremesinghe has only himself to blame for his defeat.

Constant Factor

Nov 16, 2005
Lead Story
Thursday’s election promises major changes – but not for Tamils
Battle in Bossey
Back to Basics
Action, not words
Interests, not values
Silver Lining
Too Much Talk
Desperate Move
War By Other Means
Falling Cards
Constant Factor
First Deal, First Hurdle
Battle in Bossey
Back to Basics
Action, not words
Interests, not values
Silver Lining
Too Much Talk
Desperate Move
War By Other Means
Falling Cards