07/20/2011
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The Wall Street Journal
Even though Indian foreign policy is not the focus of Mrs. Clinton's visit to Chennai, her trip to Tamil Nadu nonetheless flags an important issue: the dismal state of affairs across the Palk Strait in neighboring Sri Lanka.
The island nation's problems are not entirely of India's making. But New Delhi has failed to slow Sri Lanka's rapid slide toward authoritarianism, protect the rights of minority Tamils, or stem rising Chinese influence. This raises an awkward question about India's quest for great-power status. Simply put, how can India expect more clout on the world stage when it wields so little influence in its own neighborhood?
06/10/2010
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The Wall Street Journal
A year ago, Sri Lankan government was being sharply criticized by human rights groups and some western government officials over the severity with which the government destroyed the remaining forces of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Still, the country is seeking to rehabilitate its reputation in some international circles, going so far as to hire a public relations firm, London-based Bell Pottinger, to get the small nation more favorable press and hosting last weekend’s International Indian Film Academy awards in Colombo.
02/03/2010
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The Wall Street Journal
Op-ed by the president of Sri Lanka: Our people are free of threats, fear and terrorism. The government will work hard for all of them.
01/28/2010
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The Wall Street Journal
Rajapaksa's re-election puts the onus on him to rebuild the country.