AMIDST GEOPOLITICS: USA'S STANCE ON SRI LANKA AND THE TAMIL STRUGGLE IN 2025
Editor's Note Purpose: This report aims to map key developments in U.S. foreign policy toward Sri Lanka and to contextualize the Tamil political and human rights struggle as of October 15, 2025. Scope: The report focuses on diplomatic, security, economic, and human rights dimensions relevant to U.S.–Sri Lanka relations and Tamil advocacy, prioritizing clarity for policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors. Tone and Balance: Analysis strives for factual accuracy and balanced framing while centring the lived experiences and documented claims of affected communities. The report foregrounds evidence where available and flags gaps or contested claims. Acknowledgements: Contributions include primary documents, secondary literature, expert interviews, and submissions from civil society. The author thanks all contributors and coalition partners for their insights and support. Contact: Editorial correspondence and requests for clarification or source materi...