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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…

Core Issue

Only an end to the state’s Sinhala chauvunism will bring peace.

Now What?

The APRC legitimized international support for Rajapakse’s war.

Not So Simple

Development-led pacification will not work in Sri Lanka's Northeast.

Emblematic Act

The lessons of July 1983

Revealing Silence

International inaction stems from divergent interests.

Stepping Up

Why is Sri Lanka now under international pressure?

On Our Own

How is Sri Lanka’s violence against Tamils to be stopped?

Flawed Logic

The ‘war on terror’ will not bring peace to Sri Lanka.

Fallen Fig Leaf

International hopes rest on Rajapakse’s war strategy.

Politics, Not Morals

Only an end to state oppression can bring peace to Sri Lanka