For an island that gave its name to the word ‘serendipity’, Sri Lanka is a troubled and often bloodied country. The latest round of communal violence has pitted majority Sinhalese Buddhists against minority Muslims, causing the government to declare a 10 day state of emergency. Sinhalese make up around two-thirds of the population of Sri […]
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Three factors are emerging from the post-election shake-out that will shape Malaysian politics for the foreseeable future. Although Malaysia’s opposition came closer to government, the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN — National Front) coalition has secured government not just for another five years but may be in a position to retain power beyond the 2018 elections. […]