Alan Keenan
@akeenan23.bsky.social
I read & write about conflict, democracy & human rights with a focus on SriLanka for @CrisisGroup.org & others. Opinions are mine alone.
For background to #SriLanka's 2022 economic meltdown, resulting political crisis, turn to the International Monetary Fund and emergence of Dissanayake & his National People's Power alliance as the new dominant political party, see this @crisisgroup.org report:
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
Sri Lanka’s Bailout Blues: Elections in the Aftermath of Economic Collapse | International Crisis Group
The economy is central in Sri Lanka’s presidential race, with many voters unhappy with austerity measures the incumbent has taken following International Monetary Fund recommendations. In the interest...
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May 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
For background to #SriLanka's 2022 economic meltdown, resulting political crisis, turn to the International Monetary Fund and emergence of Dissanayake & his National People's Power alliance as the new dominant political party, see this @crisisgroup.org report:
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
Following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's "dramatic victory" in #SriLanka's September 2024 presidential election, I wrote this article, originally published in @insidestory.bsky.social:
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
Sri Lanka’s third way | International Crisis Group
Faced with difficult circumstances, a new leftist president has so far struck a deft balance.
www.crisisgroup.org
May 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's "dramatic victory" in #SriLanka's September 2024 presidential election, I wrote this article, originally published in @insidestory.bsky.social:
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...
www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-a...