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UK-based NGO holds discussions on what lessons South Asian nations can draw from Lankan crisis London (ANI): A recent Democracy Forum seminar highlighted the dire political and economic problems overwhelming Sri Lanka, and what other South Asian nations might learn from its experience.On July 14th, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned, as his country faced economic ruin […]

A recent Democracy Forum seminar highlighted the dire political and economic problems overwhelming Sri Lanka, and what other South Asian nations might learn fro

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned in July this year, as his country faced economic ruin and civil unrest. Protestors demanded that the interim go

A recent Democracy Forum seminar highlighted the dire political and economic problems overwhelming Sri Lanka, and what other South Asian nations might learn fro

In a Times of India article, KV Subramanian claims political preferences influence analyses more than critics admit.

Sri Lanka’s debt default has canceled foreign currency, imports, and trust in government. The Sri Lankan people are enduring the consequences by standing in line for resources. Now, experts say other countries may suffer the same fate.

Some background on the escalating crisis in Sri Lanka and what might come next.

Neil DeVotta’s profile on The Conversation

For several months, Sri Lankans have suffered shortages of food, fuel and other critical supplies. Schools have been closed for several weeks. Other services are operating at critically reduced capacity.

As the political and economic upheaval in Sri Lanka continues, the average Sri Lankan believes that the current situation is largely due to self-serving politicians who have led them into this mess.