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1. www.state.gov › elections-in-sri-lankaElections in Sri Lanka - United States Department of State

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   Sep 22, 2024 · The United States remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka as it builds a stable, prosperous, and cohesive society. We look forward to working with President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake to further strengthen our bilateral ties, which are based on shared democratic values and respect for national sovereignty.

2. foreignpolicy.com › 2024/11/01 › sri-lanka-economicSri Lanka: From Economic Crisis to Peaceful Transition

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   1 day ago · In Sri Lanka, the challenging party was vigilant about avoiding inflammatory rhetoric. Such a concerted effort needs to be adopted by both parties in the United States in order to minimize the ...

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4. www.usip.org › publications › 2024Sri Lanka’s New President Faces Daunting Challenges and High ...

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Sri Lanka’s New President Faces Daunting Challenges and High Hopes. KEY TAKEAWAYS. Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s election is the culmination of Sri Lanka’s 2022 protests against the status quo. Addressing Sri Lanka’s economic and financial challenges will be Dissanayake’s most difficult task.

5. thediplomat.com › 2024 › 10What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?

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   Oct 8, 2024 · Sri Lanka begins a new political era under the presidency of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was elected in September following an economic crisis in 2022 that brought down the previous...

6. www.reuters.com › world › asia-pacificWhat are the key steps in Sri Lanka's presidential election ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · Sri Lanka's first-past-the-post system allows voters to choose three candidates, with the candidate securing at least 50% or more of the overall vote...

7. www.cfr.org › blog › geopolitical-consequences-sriThe Geopolitical Consequences of the Sri Lankan Election

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   Nov 20, 2019 · How does Sri Lanka fit into the U.S. “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” strategy? Both the emerging U.S.-Sri Lankan security relationship and the country’s relatively successful economy make it a ...

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   Who won the Sri Lankan presidential election?

   • Former Secretary of Defense Gotabaya Rajapaksa was declared the winner of Sri Lanka's presidential election on November 17, 20XX. Sri Lankans went to the polls on November 16. Sri Lanka faces significant national security challenges, and has become a focus of geopolitical competition.

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   How many Sri Lankans are eligible to vote for the next president?

   • Here are the key steps in the process in which 17.1 million Sri Lankans are eligible to vote for their next president, who will serve a five-year term. Sri Lanka's election panel approved the nominations of 39 candidates, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe, for the vote. One candidate later died.

   What are the key steps in Sri Lanka's presidential election process

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   Will Sri Lanka see a second run-off if no candidate gets 50%?

   • If no candidate gets 50% in the first round, there is a legal provision for a run-off between the two frontrunners. For the first time in four decades since the introduction of the current voting system, Sri Lanka could see a second count given the close race between the frontrunners.

   What are the key steps in Sri Lanka's presidential election process

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   What are the major issues in Sri Lanka?

   • The major issues for Sri Lanka are security, ethnic peace, and the economy. Sri Lanka’s long civil war ended in a victory for the army, but reconciliation among the ethnic groups has not made much progress. The ‘Easter bombings’ that shook the island in April opened up new wounds in the country’s ethnic tapestry.

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   Why is Sri Lanka a critical spot for Indian Ocean security?

   • Sri Lanka is located at a critical spot for Indian Ocean security. It is of interest to the United States to prevent a recurrence of the civil war and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's campaign of terrorism in Sri Lanka.

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   Why did China build a port in Sri Lanka?

   • China built a new port at Hambantota, a town in the southwest corner of Sri Lanka most famously. After the end of the civil war in 2009, China pumped massive infrastructure into Sri Lanka, including roads and electricity generating plants.

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9. www.pewresearch.org › short-reads › 2020/10/30How elections work around the world | Pew Research Center

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   Oct 30, 2020 · The 2020 U.S. presidential election is unfolding amid a pandemic and public uncertainty over some aspects of the voting process itself. Here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.