SRI LANKA- Already entered the Dragon, Return of the Dragon a bit difficult
Sri Lanka- A pawn in the hands of China. India facing tough challenges ahead maintaining balance and peace in the region In the interests of one and all ... My dear countrymen! Recently, Sri Lanka has been plunged into great turmoil due to quick political developments and power succession game, indeed, an unhealthy development. There are three main players in the whole political drama ; First - Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka, (Former Health Minister in Rajapaksa Govts.) Second - Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has recently been appointed PM by President Sirisena, (Mahinda Rajapaksa already in power before as premier and President for 10 years at a stretch) who has been a staunch supporter of China. And, Third being - Ranil Wickremesinghe outgoing PM, inclined towards India. Sirisena and Wickremesinghe tied up together and Sirisena got Rajapaksa defeated in the presidential election held on 8th January 2015. In a surprise move, President Maithripa...