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“We do not need to be told. We do not need to be taught”: Sri Lanka at the 22nd UNHRC, Geneva

This year, India needs to be reminded that the situation in Sri Lanka has drastically deteriorated: the GoSL has weakened democracy, dismantled the judiciary and not followed through on any of the areas of reform that were called for last year.

The UN Internal Review Panel Report and Sri Lanka’s Urgent Need for Accountability

With the release of the United Nations Internal Review Panel Report in November 2012, the deteriorating human rights situation in Sri Lanka has once again captured the attention of the world.

Thiruni Kelegama
January 09, 2013
Issue Brief

The Terror Challenge In South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation

Publisher: Pentagon Security International

This book is an attempt to study the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which has often been perceived as its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations. At the same time, they also point out that there should not be over-emphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be more effective.

ISBN 978-81-8274-599-5 ,
Price: ?. 695/-
E-copy available

India’s Neighbourhood: Challenges in the Next Two Decades

Publisher: Pentagon Security International

The chapters in the book take a prospective look at India's neighbourhood, as it may evolve by 2030. They underline the challenges that confront Indian policymakers, the opportunities that are likely to emerge, and the manner in which they should frame foreign and security policies for India, to maximise the gains and minimise the losses.

ISBN 978-81-8274-687-9,
Price: ₹ 995/-
E-copy available

Why is Tamil Nadu Against Sri Lanka?

In particular, Tamil Nadu deems that the Government of Sri Lanka has failed to stand by its commitment to seek a political solution based on devolution of powers under the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution.

M. Mayilvaganan
October 01, 2012
IDSA Comments

A Wake up Call for Sri Lanka at the UNHRC

India’s vote at the UNHRC may is the first step to send a clear message to the Rajapakse government that it cannot continue to postpone a political resolution of the Tamil issue.

UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: India’s Options

India must use the opportunity to extract a commitment from Sri Lanka to initiate a serious process of dialogue aimed at evolving a political solution to the Tamil issue.

Gulbin Sultana
March 19, 2012
IDSA Comments

Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee Report: A Valuable Process than an End Product

The value of Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee lies more in the process it created and the multiple narratives it brought in from the periphery rather than as an end product in itself.

Amali Wedagedara
February 01, 2012
Issue Brief

Islandic Hop Scotch in the Indian Ocean Region

The island hopping game being played out is an indication of China’s strategy for gaining access to the IOR by developing the capabilities of “reach”, “presence” and “sustainability”.

Rajapaksa’s Sri Lanka: Time to Move Beyond Complacency

Much water has flown down the Mahaveli since the elimination of V. Prabhakaran and decimation of LTTE, the terror outfit he led, in Sri Lanka in May 2009. President Mahinda Rajapaksa cashed in on the situation well; he called for a new presidential election two years before expiration of his term and won it convincingly in January 2010. His party secured an easy and emphatic victory in the subsequent parliamentary elections, short of a two-thirds majority, in April 2010.