The recent Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections led to the resounding victory for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), strengthening the hold of the Rajapaksa family. Since coming to power last year, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pushed for many changes with regard to the constitution and foreign policy. To explain the implications of this win, we spoke to Mr Waruna Karunatilake, a senior journalist and political analyst. He shared his views on various issues related to the country's economy, balancing relations with both India and China, as well as the proposed constitutional amendments that grants greater power to the president.
Episode 179: The Indian Budget 2023
Episode 178: South Asia Geopolitical Outlook 2023
Episode 177: South Asia Economic Outlook 2023
Episode 176: South Asia Outlook 2023
Episode 175: An Overview of COP27
Episode 174: A Tough End to 2022 for Bangladesh
Episode 173: State Elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
Episode 172: India-Russia Relations
Episode 171: The Quad and Ransomware
Episode 170: G20 in Bali - Analysis
Episode 169: The 1962 War - Reflection of Sino-Indian Relations
Episode 168: The Crises in Pakistan
Episode 167: G20 Bali Summit - What to Expect
Episode 166: Renewable Energy in India
Episode 165: Food Security in India and South Asia
Episode 164: Bangladesh’s Economy and Growing Chinese Investments
Episode 163: India’s Strategic Choices
Episode 162: Beyond Floods Pakistan’s Climate Crisis
Episode 161: Tough Times for the Congress
Episode 160: India Commissions INS Vikrant
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