Aid inflows, increasing exports, an expansion in agriculture and a revival in tourism bode well for Sri Lanka

If our economic policies are based on fanciful ideas of non-existent bountiful natural resources, we are heading for disaster.

In the on-going battle for political supremacy, the self-styled kingmakers will have to deliver as promised.

Peace process practicalities and lavish offers bring minority parties off the fence.

Official responses aside, the reaction amongst Sri Lankans was sharply polarised.

Agreement on a ceasefire between the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam